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Describe cardiovascular disease and its related risk factors. (I)
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Describe the major cardiac veins and arteries, heart chambers, valves,
cardiac muscle, and coronary blood supply. (II)
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Locate and determine heart position to accurately place electrodes.
(II)
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Describe the physiological processes governing the cardiovascular
system. (III)
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Determine the origin and measurement of common EKG intervals,
segments, heart rate, and normal sinus rhythm. (III)
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Identify commonly used cardiac drugs. (IV)
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Use common EKG principles, techniques, potentials, and limitations in
testing. (V)
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Explain why different leads are included in the standard twelve-lead
electrocardiogram. (V, VI)
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Describe the electronic concept of twelve-lead, three- channel, and
single-channel EKG machines, patient and equipment grounding,
maintenance, and repair. (VI)
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Demonstrate safe and effective EKG testing procedures, patient
preparation, and explanation of test to patient. (VII)
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Identify patient data during procedure, normal vs. abnormal rhythm,
and patient and electrical artifacts. (VII)
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Perform selected methods of data presentation, selection, labeling,
and preparation for review. (VII)
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Identify selected additional non-invasive and invasive tests. (VIII)
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