- 30 May, 2025
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EPT164 – Cardiovascular Assessment and Diagnostic Techniques
This entry-level course covers essential cardiovascular assessment and monitoring techniques. Students will learn HIPAA privacy laws, vital sign measurements, pulse oximetry, heart rate variability, and jugular venous pressure (JVP). Topics also include the ankle-brachial index (ABI), diabetes classifications, cardiac blood tests, and ECG fundamentals. Students will explore ECG theory, lead placements, and how to perform and document a 12-lead ECG. The course also covers patient consent procedures and assessment tools like SAMPLE and OPQRST. By the end, students will be equipped with foundational skills in cardiovascular diagnostics and monitoring.