Numerous textbooks are devoted to ECG interpretation. The ECG is just one test to assess the heart. History and physical examination remain the cornerstones for diagnosing heart disease. The doctor-patient discussion may uncover the potential for heart problems even if the ECG is normal.
AAFCS is the only professional association for family and consumer sciences (FCS) students and professionals from both multiple practice settings and content areas. Our members are educators, administrators and managers, human service and business professionals, researchers, community volunteers, and consultants.
People trained as family and consumer science teachers may also work in diverse fields, such as school administration, commercial food service or health promotion. They may be consultants, child-care instructors, corporate health advisors, athletic team health instructors, vocational coordinators, financial advisors or fashion technology instructors.