At the completion of this course session, the student will be able to:
Define homeostasis. (C-1)
Describe the location of the heart. (C-1)
Describe the function of the pericardium. (C-1)
Identify the major vessels and chambers of the heart. (C-1)
Identify the valves of the heart, and explain their functions. (C-1)
Describe coronary circulation, and explain its purpose. (C-1)
Describe the cardiac cycle. (C-1)
Name the parts of the cardiac conduction pathway. (C-1)
Explain the relationship between stroke volume, heart rate, and cardiac output. (C-1)
Describe the structure of arteries and veins, and relate their structure to function. (C-1)
Define blood pressure. (C-1)
Explain the factors that maintain and regulate blood pressure. (C-1)
Describe how ECG waveforms are produced. (C-1)
Correlate the electrophysiological and hemodynamic events occurring throughout the entire cardiac cycle with the various ECG waveforms, segments and intervals. (C-2)
Identify how heart rates may be determined from ECG recordings. (C-1)
List the limitations to the ECG. (C-1)
Describe a systematic approach to the analysis and interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias. (C-2)
Identify the five (5) cardiac rhythms: normal sinus rhythm, asystole, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and pulseless electrical activity, which an AEMT-B can interpret and treat.
List the clinical indications for defibrillation. (C-1)
Demonstrate a working knowledge of various ECG lead systems. (P-3)
State the reading and homework assignments for the next class session.