Mission Valley ROP
Syllabus for EKG tech program, 2010-11 at ROP campus
Course Title: EKG Technician
Section Number: F51483
Instructor: Dr. Dhana Uppula
Room Number: Room # 225 at MVROP
Classroom Telephone Number: (510) 657-1865 Ext: 15225
E-mail: /
Website: http://dr.uppula.com
Class Hours: 10:15 AM – 2:30 PM on Monday - Friday at MVROP
Availability: 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM at MVROP
Text and workbook:
1) Electrocardiography for Health Care Personnel w/Student CD-ROM, 2nd Edition
Kathryn A. Booth, Total Care Programming
Patricia DeiTos, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia
Thomas Edward O'Brien, Centra Florida Institute
©2008, ISBN-978-0-07-351098-9
2) ECG Workout
Exercises in Arrhythmia Interpretation, 5th edition by Jane Huff
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Prerequisites: Immunizations: MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), chicken pox (2 doses), 2 TB skin tests (chest X-ray in case of positive skin test), all due 1 month before 2nd qtr internship.
Recommended: Having taken Biology or Anatomy/Physiology or Medical Terminology is helpful but not required
Course Objectives: To achieve technical competencies in recording and interpretation of Electrocardiogram and patient communication skills.
Course Description: This semester long course prepares the students for the entry level employment opportunities as ECG technician a variety of Health Care facilities. After initial 1 quarter classroom instruction, students are placed for community class hours for 2nd quarter in various health care facilities to get training in clinical skills.
Grading Policy: Grades are based on assignments, quizzes, tests, reports, group activities, presentations, class participation, lab practical and final exam.
Materials Required
· Pencils/ erasers
· Assigned text book and student manual
· Scrubs (ceil blue color) by 2nd week after beginning of the class
· Blue or black pen
· Highlighter and markers
· Binder paper
· 3x5 flash cards
· Own Stethoscope and BP apparatus (optional)
Each student will need a one-inch, three-ring binder and five or more sheet protectors for his/her student portfolio project, which will commence at the beginning of the second quarter. The portfolio will include a resume, completed job application, one outstanding work sample/project, and a certificate of completion for every student earning a grade of “B” or better. The portfolio has 25% of the second quarter grade.
Grading
97.5% - 110.0% : A+
89.5% - 97.4% : A
79.5% - 89.4% : B
69.5% -79.4% : C
59.5% - 69.4% : D
0.0% - 59.4% : F
· Test answers will be discussed in class.
* Students are required to have a “B” grade or better to go for internship in the 2nd quarter.
* Students are required to achieve all the competencies listed for the quarter they are enrolled. Please verify your “competences list” given to you. It is required in order to pass the current quarter and proceed to the next. Skills are practiced on each other in class.
* Students need to finish required internship hours before they can graduate.
* Students take EKG Technician certification exam online at MVROP campus towards their end of internship. There is fee of $120 for this National certification exam.
There is an estimated fee of $25 for CPR/FA certification and the card (book included)
Extra Credit
Extra credit is given for extra assignments such as research papers from your choice of interest. Please come and talk to me about what you want to do.
Points can be derived from the following categories:
25% Hands on activities/ lab work including skills check-offs
25% Tests and quizzes
25% Research papers and Projects
5% In-Class Assignments
20% Attendance, participation and behavior
10% Extra Credit (offered on the projects)
Late Assignments
There is a penalty up to 50% deduction in points for late assignments. Sickness with a doctor’s note would enable you to make up an assignment. You need to take work from instructor prior, if you are going out of town for more than 1 day.
Honor Code
Students are expected to do their class work/ home work/ lab work on their own and not copy from someone else. Plagiarism is copying of others work of any kind. You can quote if required with proper citation of the author of the work. Cheating and plagiarism will receive a zero credit and the student will be referred to the administration for suspension.
Absences
· It is very important that you are there in class everyday. Being on time everyday is the most important work ethic in health industry, which shows that you are reliable, dependable, and accountable.
· It is the responsibility of the student, not the teacher, to schedule a make-up exam within 1 day of a student’s return to class.
Perfect attendance certificates will only be issued to students who have no absences or tardies. There are no exceptions.
Students must arrive on time to class. Talking on a cell phone or having personal conversation outside the class is unproductive and will be considered a tardy. Tardiness reduces instructional time and is disruptive to the classroom. Tardies may prevent the student from receiving a course certificate.
No food or drinks (with the exception of water in clear plastic bottles) will be allowed in MVROP buildings, including classroom, lobby, hallway, and restrooms. The Student Lounge is the only room where food or drinks other than water should be consumed. Students violating this policy will receive one warning. Any subsequent incident will result in termination from his/her entire program.
Norms of Behavior/ Work Ethics
· Courtesy and respect to others
· Undivided attention during lectures
· Participation in class discussions
· Speaking only when called upon
· Being prepared for class every day
· Having necessary supplies ready
· Being on-time to class every day
· Not disturbing the class in any way
· Observe honor code
Safety Precautions
· Students should not engage in any dangerous behavior.
· Students should always follow OSHA guidelines.
· Students will be charged for broken equipment.
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