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PM 204 CARDIOLOGY



This course focuses on the conduction system of the heart, electrocardiography, interpretation of cardiac rythyms, and the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias.  This course also covers the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment of cardiovascular emergencies.  The lab component of this course provides comprehensive coverage of pathophysicology and management of cardiovascular emergencies using critical thinking through a scenario-based approach.  Students who successfuly complete this course will earn Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. 5 Credits. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week. Prerequesites: Admission to Paramedicine.  Corequisites: Anatomy & Physiology [BI 215, BI 217, BI 113, or equivalent], PM 201, PM 202, PM 203, PM 205. Department consent required. 5 Credits Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PM 101, 102, 103 and BI 113. Note: A combination of BI 215 and BI 217 may be taken in place of BI 113.