Dec 13, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog

EMS 256 - 12 Lead ECG Interpretation


Credits: 2
Prepares students to interpret 12 lead electrocardiograms and recognize acute myocardial injury as well as infarct imitators. Includes lead placement, collection of the 12 lead ECG, review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology, recognition and management of bundle branch blocks, axis deviations and chamber enlargement and the implications of these findings. Covers recognition of STEMI and NSTEMI to include management in prehospital and hospital environments. Practice in EKG interpretation provided.

Lecture 2 hours.