Baldy View ROP will be offering a Basic EKG course to students looking to enhance their medical training
or to help prepare them for further advancement in the medical field. It is required that the student have
some exposure in the medical field or work in a medical setting prior to taking this course (EMT, LVN, CNA, Medical Assistant,
firefighter, medical program student, etc.) This course is an excellent way to also prepare students for advancement
in their medical training and prepare them for more advanced medical training programs (paramedic school, nursing program,
LVN, etc.) This is a two day course and attendance is mandatory to earn a Basic EKG Interpretation course completion
certificate.
Agenda:
Day 1: Heart anatomy, conduction system, rhythm identification, rhythm breakdown, components
of a complex
Day 2: Rhythm review, lots of practice reading EKG strips, group strip identification review, reading the
cardiac monitor, 12-lead placement
* These are just some of the topics covered in the course. This is a full
2-day course.
Next Course: March 23rd & March 25th, 2010
(This is a 2 day course)- CANCELLED
Cost: $ 195.00
(Pre-registration payment is due at our office prior to the start of the class. Last day to register
by mail will be March 22nd, 2010, by 4:00pm. Registration fee after this date must be paid in person
at the training center to confirm registration. Payment must be received by the first day of the class. Receipts will
be provided)
Instructor: Chuck Fedak, EMT-P
Registration Requirements:
Students must register at
least one week prior to the first day of the class (see deadline date above) by contacting Chuck Fedak, EMT Program
Director. When registering for this course, please print the EKG registration form at the bottom of this page and send
it or bring it in with your payment.
A
minimum of 10 students is required to conduct the class or it will be rescheduled. The instructor reserves the right
to cancel the class if the minumum student count is not met one week prior to the class start date.
Baldy View ROP's Basic EKG course is comprised of the following content:
- Sinus Rhythm and Disturbances
- Atrial Arrhythmias
- A-V
Junctional Arrhythmias
- Ventricular Arrhythmias
- Conduction Disturbances
(Heart Blocks)
This class will be presented with powerpoints and will utilize Gail
Walraven's: Basic Arrhythmias 6th edition textbook. Students will practice interpreting numerous EKG strips
throughout the class to ensure their competancy in understanding basic EKG interpretation. Students will recieve their
textbook and handouts on the first day of class,
Here is the list of our upcoming Basic EKG
classes that we will be offering:
