Electrocardiograph ( EKG)

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EKG Technician Program

Program Overview

Our 48-hour Online EKG Technician Program prepares students for employment as Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Technicians. As an EKG Technician, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic tests to assess heart rhythm and rate in patients. EKGs are crucial in various medical situations, including pre- and post-operation assessments, routine physical exams, and when patients experience chest pain or have a history of heart disease.

This comprehensive course includes 48 hours of hands-on classroom instruction and provides eligibility to sit for the National EKG Technician Certification Exam.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the EKG Program, students will be able to:

Anatomy and Physiology: Identify and describe the anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology of major body systems, with a focus on the cardiovascular system.
Electrical Physiology: Explain the electrical physiology of the heart.
Cardiovascular Medications: Identify and discuss medications associated with the cardiovascular system.
Vital Signs: Accurately take a patient’s vital signs, including blood pressure measurements.
EKG Skills: Perform basic EKG skills using various machines (3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead).
Waveforms and Heart Rhythms: Identify waveforms, calculate heart rates, determine heart rhythm, and understand Einthoven’s graphic identification system.
EKG Artifacts: Recognize and prevent artifacts on an EKG.
Arrhythmias: Recognize different types of arrhythmias.
Pacemakers: Describe pacemakers, identify heart chambers paced by pacemakers, and assess pacemaker function.
Holter Monitor: Understand the Holter monitor, including its use and placement on patients.