PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:​

This 120-hour EKG course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement, and other clinical practices. EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. These tests include basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG which records activity 24-48 hours), 12 lead placement and stress tests (treadmill). They assist a physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood vessel irregularities. EKG Technicians work in physician offices, hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities and organizations. EKG Technicians also work for insurance companies to establish health and life insurance policies. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to sit for the MedCa certified Electrocardiography Technician exam (CET). 

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PROGRAM LENGTH:

120 Clock hours