Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/27/97
HCE141      19976-19995	LAB	1 Credit(s)	6 Period(s)
Practicum: Basic Cardiovascular Skills
Practice basic procedures and patient interaction in a clinical setting. Introduction to Manual EKG, Computer EKG, Holter monitor, pacemakers, and treadmill. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HCE140, or permission of program coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
HCE141   19976-19995	Practicum: Basic Cardiovascular Skills

1.	Observe rules and regulations of the hospital and the cardiovascular department. (I)
2.	Demonstrate professional technician behavior. (II)
3.	Analyze work flow of area and offer help within limits of training. (III)
4.	Identify and describe responsibilities and time constraints of training staff. (IV)
5.	Evaluate and react to patient needs, both physical and mental. (V)
6.	Establish rapport with patient while maintaining professional conduct. (VI)
7.	Assist patient in moving with comfort and safety. (VII)
8.	Study independently during non-structured time utilizing equipment manuals, technical pamphlets, medical library, etc. (VIII)
9.	Explain reason for testing and testing process to patient. (IX)
10.	Perform a manual three, five and twelve lead EKG. (X)
11.	Perform a computer EKG. (X)
12.	Read procedure manuals and observe procedures used in specific cardiovascular tests. (X)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
HCE141   19976-19995	Practicum: Basic Cardiovascular Skills

I. Hospital Rules and Regulations A. Dress code and uniforms B. Smoking areas C. Noise level II. Professional Technician Behavior A. Patient interaction B. Co-worker relationships III. Cooperative Assistance A. Work flow of department B. Non-directed assistance IV. Staff Training Responsibilities V. Patient Needs A. Physical comfort B. Emotional wellbeing VI. Patient Interrelationships A. Establish rapport B. Maintain empathy VII. Patient Movement A. Patient comfort and safety B. Body mechanics VIII. Individual Independent Study A. Departmental materials B. Hospital medical library IX. Testing Process A. Explanation of reason for test to patient B. Explanation of equipment to patient X. Manual & Computer EKG Procedures A. Prepare equipment and patient B. Place and secure electrodes and ground C. Check electrode impedance D. Calibrate amplitude and paper speed E. Procedure Manuals

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