Question 1

Orientation Module

Accepted Answer

A customizable overview module that introduces the class to the course. This module includes and details the following:
 • Class Syllabus
 • The NEO Learning Management System
 • Discussion Posts
 • Recommended Ways of Communicating and Netiquette
 • How to Create a Reflection Journal, aka a 'Dream Book'
 • Course Requirements

Question 2

Module 1 - The EKG Technician - Role and Responsibility

Accepted Answer

Students will be introduced to the work expected of the EKG technician, the soft skills needed to be successful, as well as some of the other factors that contribute to their success.
Topics Included Cover:
 • Understanding the Role of the EKG Technician
 • Healthcare Settings in which EKG Technicians Work
 • Soft Skills Needed for Success
 • The Certification Process, Continuing Education, and Re-Certification
 • Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
 • EKG Common Abbreviations

Question 3

Module 2 - Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Accepted Answer

Students will learn the communication and interpersonal skills critical to establish important care and treatment for patients.
Topics Included Cover:
 • Communication Tips
 • Communicating and Interacting with Patients with Impairments

Question 4

Module 3 - Basic Care Skills

Accepted Answer

Students will learn how to practice safe and effective infection prevention. In addition, the EKG technician should know and understand key elements of assessment - measuring vital signs, monitoring blood oxygen, and other assessments of the patient. 
Topics Included Cover:
 • The Importance of Monitoring Vital Signs
 • Prevention and Control of Infection
 • Guidelines for Measuring Body Temperature and Observing Skin Conditions
 • Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure
 • Understanding Normal Vital Sign Ranges for Pediatric Patients
 • Assessing and Reporting Pain and Level of Consciousness
 • Patient Body Positions Used During EKG Testing

Question 5

Module 4 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Accepted Answer

Students will learn the foundation of human physical condition and construction, with a focus on the relationship between the cardiovascular, nervous, and respiratory systems.
Topics Included Cover:
 • Key Concepts and Terms of Anatomy and Physiology
 • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems and their Functions
 • The Relationship Between the Nervous System and the Cardiovascular System
 • Different Layers of the Heart
 • Major Vessels, Arties, Chambers, and Valves of the Heart
 • Pulmonary and Systemic Circulatory Paths
 • The Relationship Between the Cardiovascular System and the Respiratory System

Question 6

Module 5 - The Cardiovascular System - Common Diseases and Disorders

Accepted Answer

Students will learn how the heart and related systems function and some of the most common causes for disruption and dysfunction.
Topics Included Cover:
 • Coronary Artery Disease
 • Ischemia and Myocardial Infarction
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Congestive Heart Failure
 • Heart Valve Disease
 • Blood Clots and Possible Complications  
 • Hypertension

Question 7

Module 6 - EKG Technology and Applications

Accepted Answer

Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques that will be applicable to the duties and responsibilities of the EKG operator.
Topics Included Cover:
 • Basic Electrical Activity of the Heart and How it is Recorded by EKG Machines
 • The Portable EKG Machine
 • The Types of EKG-based Tests and their Indications
 • Different EKG Leads and Lead Groups
 • Electrode Placement and the Use of Different Leads
 • Proper Setup of the EKG Machine

Question 8

Module 7 - EKG Procedures - The Basics

Accepted Answer

Students will be introduced to the EKG process , and they will learn how to prepare, hook-up, and monitor patients.
Topics Included Cover:
 • Patient Identification 
 • Preparation and Emergency Responses
 • 12-lead EKG Intro
 • Stress Testing
 • Ambulatory Monitoring
 • Record Keeping.
 • Vital Signs
 • Height and Weight
 • Measure and Record Fluid Intake and Output

Question 9

Module 8 - Applications and Troubleshooting

Accepted Answer

Students will understand the basics of how EKG technology works, and will be able to adapt and troubleshoot the machine.
Topics Included Cover:
 • Identifying Situations where Adjustments or Adaptations May be Required
 • Different Types of EKG Artifact
 • Basic EKG Machine Troubleshooting
 • Adaptions to Electrode Placement and Patient Positioning
 • Special Situations including Pediatric Patients
 • Identifying Sources of Information for EKG Machine Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Question 10

Module 9 - Conduction and Tracings

Accepted Answer

Students will be introduced to the cardiac conduction system and EKG tracings.
Topics Included Cover:
 • General Guidelines for Patient Identification, Preparation, and Response to Emergency Situations During EKG Testing
 • 12-lead EKG Test
 • Patient Preparation and Monitoring for Telemetry
 • Performing a Stress Test
 • Holter and Other Ambulatory Monitoring
 • Accurate Record-Keeping and Patient Confidentiality

Question 11

Module 10 - Rhythm and Interpretations

Accepted Answer

Students will learn various techniques required to master the interpretation of rhythmic patterns.
Included Topics Covered:
 • How EKG Rhythms are Named
 • The Importance of Recognizing Cardiac Rhythms
 • Identifying Atrial, Junctional, Ventricular, Heart Block, and Sinus Rhythms
 • Understanding what the Various Rhythms Mean for the Patient
 • Artificially Paced Rhythms on EKG Tracings
 • Possible Complications with Artificial Pacemakers
 • ST-segment Changes and Other Indications of Injury on the EKG Tracing

Question 12

Module 11 - Emergencies

Accepted Answer

Students will learn about various emergency situations that might arise within their practice.
Included Topics Covered:
 • Recognizing Emergency Situations During Cardiac Testing
 • Proper Notification of Supervisor and 911 in a Medical Emergency
 • Caring for a Conscious Patient Experiencing a Cardiac Emergency
 • Caring for an Unconscious Patient Experiencing a Cardiac Emergency
 • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
 • Caring of a Patient Experiencing a Stroke
 • Drugs that May be Used in a Cardiac Emergency
 • Responses to Medical Emergencies

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Orientation Module

Module 1 - The EKG Technician - Role and Responsibility

Module 2 - Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Module 3 - Basic Care Skills

Module 4 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Module 5 - The Cardiovascular System - Common Diseases and Disorders

Module 6 - EKG Technology and Applications

Module 7 - EKG Procedures - The Basics

Module 8 - Applications and Troubleshooting

Module 9 - Conduction and Tracings

Module 10 - Rhythm and Interpretations

Module 11 - Emergencies

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