Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT271   19976-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  04/22/97  
MRT271      19976-19995 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Physiologic Monitoring
Physiologic monitoring to include electrophysiology of the heart, electrocardiography, rhythms and dysrhythmias. Hemodynamic monitoring including equipment, parameters and cardiovascular pressures. Vital signs to include normal and abnormal values. Prerequisites: Graduate radiologic technologist or permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT271   19976-19995 Physiologic Monitoring
1. Describe the anatomy, physiology and conduction system of the heart. (I)
2. Demonstrate the correct placement of electrocardiography (ECG) electrodes. (II)
3. Identify normal and abnormal electrocardiography (ECG) rates and rhythms. (III)
4. Describe hemodynamic parameters of cardiac monitoring. (IV)
5. Describe the hemodynamic monitoring system. (V)
6. Explain pulse oximetry. (VI)
7. Specify the maintenance of accessory medical equipment. (VII)
8. Identify and describe normal and abnormal vital signs. (VIII)
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MRT271   19976-19995 Physiologic Monitoring
    I. Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
        A. Heart anatomy
        B. Heart physiology
        C. Heart electrophysiology
      II. ECG Electrode Placement
          A. Three lead
          B. Twelve lead
        III. Rates and rhythms of electrocardiograms
            A. Normal rhythms
            B. Dysrhythmias
          IV. Hemodynamic parameters
              A. Pre-load
              B. After-load
              C. Ejection fraction
              D. Cardiac output
              E. Normal and Abnormal cardiovascular pressures
            V. Hemodynamic monitoring systems
                A. Catheters
                B. Equipment
              VI. Pulse Oximetry
                  A. Equipment
                  B. Saturation levels
                VII. Maintenance of accessory medical equipment
                    A. Oxygen
                    B. Intravascular lines
                    C. Drains and catheters
                      1. GI tubes
                      2. Chest tubes
                      3. Foley catheters
                  VIII. Vital signs - normal and abnormal values
                      A. Temperature
                      B. Blood pressure
                      C. Respiration
                      D. Pulse
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