NAS/HHA 115 : CPR & Basic First Aid

This course provides students with the basic knowledge to interpret electrocardiograms. Students learn to identify the different categories of dysrhythmias on an EKG strip/monitor and acquire the technical skills to perform a 12 lead EKG in the clinical setting. An overview of the electrical conduction of the heart and cardiac circulation is included to assist students to identify common and life-threatening dysrhythmias. This course includes both class and lab.