Students will be introduced to the structure and function of the heart. This course will cover the medical terminology specific to the cardiovascular system, diseases (cause and treatment), arrhythmias, and how to prepare a patient for an EKG. Emphasis will also be placed on how to recognize major arrhythmias on an EKG. Additionally, students will be exposed to other diagnostic methods to assess heart conditions such as: Holter monitor, Echocardiography, and Stress Test.
Prerequisites: MSC131, MSC207 or permission to waive. Student must receive a minimum grade of “C” to continue on to MSC301 Practicum.
Number:
MSC211
Credits:
3.00
Type:
Allied Health