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EKG Technician

COURSE LENGTH : 10 weeks  HOURS : 50

EKG Technicians are professionals in healthcare who administer tests to determine the cardiovascular

health of patients. This course is designed to prepare students to conduct 10 electrocardiographs (EKGs)

of the heart. Students learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and how to interpret cardiac

arrhythmias in a clinical setting. Completion of the course enables students to sit for National

Certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), becoming a certified EKG Technician

(CET).

In this course students will learn the following skills...

  • Identify the Role of the EKG Technician

  • Give an overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the body.

  • Identify the Anatomy and Physiology of the heart.

  • Identify Common Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders

  • Discuss EKG Technology and Applications

  • Perform Basic EKG Procedures and Respond in Emergency Situations

  • Complete EKG Adaptations and Troubleshooting

  • Understand the Cardiac Conduction System and EKG Tracings

  • Give an overview of Rhythm Interpretation

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