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PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Effective Term:
EMT
092
Credit Hours: 1.50
Fall 2017
Cardiac Monitor (EKG) for the EMT
Lecture Periods: 1.50
Description:
Introduction to the cardiac monitor or electrocardiograph (EKG). Includes an in-depth look at the cardiac
monitor, the many different cardiac rhythms students may encounter as an EMT, and discussion
of various treatments for abnormal rhythms.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in EMT 100 or 110.
Information: Not a substitute for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), but appropriate for entry level EMT
students. Ideal exploration course for those considering a career beyond EMT, such as Paramedic or Nursing.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.
Describe the use of (3) three-lead and (12) twelve-lead cardiac monitors.
2.
Identify the following cardiac rhythms: Asystole, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular, Tachycardia, Pulses
Electrical Activity (PEA), Sinus Rhythm, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter.
3.
Discuss the stable patient evaluation and explain the rationale of that decision.
4.
Discuss the unstable patient evaluation and explain the rationale of that decision.
5.
Discuss the various treatments for each of the cardiac rhythms.
Outline:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Using a Cardiac Monitor
A.
Three (3) lead EKG
B.
Twelve (12) lead EKG
Different Rhythms
A.
Sinus rhythm
B.
Bradycardia
C.
Tachycardia
D.
Asystole
E.
Ventricular tachycardia
F.
Ventricular fibrillation
G. Pulses electrical activity (PEA)
H.
Atrial fibrillation
I.
Atrial flutter
Stable Patient
A.
Pulse
B.
Respirations
C.
Skin color, temperature, and condition
D.
How the patient feels
Unstable Patient
A.
Pulse
B.
Respirations
C.
Skin color, temperature, and condition
D.
How the patient feels (feeling of impending doom)
Introduction to Treatment Algorithm
A.
Specific treatments for each cardiac rhythm, as approved by the American Heart Association
B.
Individuals who follow these algorithms
C.
D.
Medications used
Individuals who can use these medications