MEDA 88 - Electrocardiogram Application

    Recent Professors
    Valerie Orn Seng
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    0.5
    Prerequisite
    MEDA 76 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of MEDA 88
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course presents the Medical Assisting students with the basic principles of performing and analyzing an electrocardiogram (ECG). Students review the anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology of the heart and circulatory system as it pertains to an ECG. The basic components of an ECG and types of cardiac rhythms, both normal and abnormal, are presented. Students perform and analyze a normal 12-Lead ECG. Students also become familiar with and are able to identify the abnormal cardiac rates, rhythms and conditions that can be diagnosed utilizing an ECG.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:00pm–3:30pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–11:30am