This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiographic monitoring. This course further relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to formulating field impressions and implementing treatment plans for specific cardiovascular conditions. Content areas include cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, rhythm analysis, prehospital 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation, assessment of the cardiovascular patient, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, and management techniques including appropriate pharmacologic agents and electrical therapy.
Prerequisites
As required by program