Transfers ToNot transferableDescription3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week to be arranged Enrollment Limitation: Students must be admitted to the El Camino College Respiratory Care Program or be graduated from an accredited respiratory care program. Credit, degree applicable This course provides instruction in cardiac monitoring associated with advanced respiratory care. Topics include twelve-lead Electrocardiogram interpretation central venous pressure Pulmonary Artery Pressure Cardiac Index and usage of pressure transducers, pulmonary and arterial catheters, as well as treatment of cardiac conditions using electrolytes, cardiac medications and diuretics. Laboratory experiments and clinical visitation will be used to complement the didactic instruction. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldMon 8:00am–11:35am