Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Spring 2025Class Size12 studentsCredits0.5PrerequisiteMEDA 76 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis 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 HeldMon Wed 12:00pm–3:30pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–11:30am