CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ECG MONITOR TECHNICIAN

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COURSE CODE & TITLE	EMT 12 ECG MONITOR TECHNICIAN
COURSE DURATION	90 hours
COURSE AVAILABILITY	Weekend/Evening*
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	English
MAXIMUM INTAKE	20
PREREQUISITES (General)	A High School Graduate with Science background / Certificate holder in any other health related discipline.
PREREQUISITES (Additional)	TOEFL score 500
AWARD	9 CE UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to train students to set up and run a 12 lead ECG and attach a Holter monitor. Instruction is provided in the anatomy and physiology of the heart and terminology common to the cardiovascular system. Interpretation of ECGs includes heart rate, basic rhythm strips, and the identification of rhythm abnormalities. Students are trained to recognize changes in ECGs, heart blocks, hypertrophy, infarction, and emergency situations and that require immediate action. Hands-on-training is an integral part of this training.

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify and name the anatomical structures of the heart and its electrical conduction system.
   
2. Describe the purpose, function, and importance of the electrocardiogram (ECG).
   
3. Demonstrate the ability to interpret basic heart rate and rhythm in strips
   
4. Identify rate and rhythm abnormalities within the strips.
   
5. Define, illustrate, and describe axis as it relates to cardiac physiology.
   
6. Define the term heart blocks, hypertrophy, ischemia, injury, and infarction and describe the ECG indicators used to represent each of the above.
   
7. Identify common emergency situations related to cardiac patients and the appropriate action to be taken.
   
8. Demonstrate the procedure to set up and run a 12 lead ECG and attach a Holter monitor.
   
9. List and define basic legal and ethical requirements of an ECG Monitor Technician.
   
10. Participate in observation and field practice in an intensive care (ICU) or coronary care (CCU) unit or in telemetry.
    
11. List and describe the essential modalities necessary for application and employment within a health care facility.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE The course is designed for students interested in taking up a health career; Physical therapists, nurses and other health professionals posted in CCU and ICU undergoing proficiency testing who want to maintain their skills in the recording of electrocardiographs and the interpretation of any deviations from normal as seen on ECG recordings/strips.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to ECG Monitoring Techniques Anatomy and Physiology of the heart and itsconduction system The Electrocardiogram ECG Interpretation - Rate ECG Interpretation - Rhythm Heart Blocks Axis Hypertrophy Infarction Miscellaneous Emergency Staff Notification ECG Administration Legal and Ethical Issues Clinical Observation Job Search Skills

COURSE METHODOLOGY Lectures & Lab Course work Instructor led discussions Worksite learning VENUE OF STUDY Information & Learning Center, Gulf Medical University GMC Hospital, Ajman

ASSESSMENT: End of course assessment.

For academic advising and planning of their study schedule applicants are requested to contact: The Academic Coordinator, Office of the Assistant Director, Center for Continuing Education & Community Outreach, Gulf Medical University, Al Jurf, Ajman, UAE. Continuing Education units The course has been accredited for nine continuing education (CE) units awarded by the University. Although these CE units cannot be transferred to satisfy credit requirements in any diploma or degree level courses in which the candidates may enroll at a future date, they could be counted in advancement of career by the relevant institutions.

CONTACT DETAILS: PHONE: 06 743 1333 Ext: 384 FAX: 06-7431222 Email: cceco@gmu.ac.ae

 

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