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Basic EKG Analysis

Class Number: RADIOTEC 10526253-1 - Basic EKG Analysis
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-526-253 BASIC EKG ANALYSIS... explores the electrical activity of the heart and the various techniques for recording them. The differences between 3 and 12 lead electrocardiograms (EKG's) will be covered. Students will identify waveforms and rhythms and correlate them to the cardiac events. (Prerequisites: Active enrollment in the Echocardiography program; 10-526-272, Cardiovascular A&P)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Examine components of the conduction system to their corresponding EKG waveform.
  2. Compare the differences and indications between 12 lead EKG's and 3 lead rhythm strips.
  3. Prepare patients for diagnostic EKG.
  4. Analyze normal cardiac rhythms.
  5. Examine abnormal rhythms in relation to cardiac events.
  6. Discuss use of EKG for electrical axis, hypertrophy, infarction, and theory of cardiac defibrillation.

Class Details

Class Number:
RADIOTEC 10526253-1 - Basic EKG Analysis
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Tuesday
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS117

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