ALH 155 - Principles of Electrocardiography

Credit(s): 1
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 0.55, 1

This course provides the student with an introductory overview of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and explores the normal electrical conduction as well as common variations as evidenced by changes in the waveform on the cardiac monitoring device. The course will also focus on the student’s ability to interpret the resting normal and abnormal ECG and the student’s ability to properly, perform 3-lead and 12-lead cardiac monitoring. Students will practice with equipment including introduction to the function and proper use of the ECG machine and proper lead placement utilizing simulation and hands-on practice in lab. This course is composed of 12 theory hours and 8 lab hours.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.2)

Offered: As Needed
Prerequisite(s): ALH 140
General Education: Not Applicable