This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms. The students will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. The students will explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. The participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip and discover the details of a myocardial infarction.
Successful completion of this program will prepare the students to perform the role of EKG technician. The EKG Technician program prepares students to work as an entry-level EKG Technician in hospital settings, outpatient clinics, diagnostic testing centers, labs, nursing and long-term care homes, and private physicians’ practices. Students will be able to measure basic vital signs, position patients correctly for monitoring, educate patients about testing procedures, perform stress tests, maintain EKG equipment, and interpret EKG results.
Students learn patient record charting through a computer program to be able to communicate patient information electronically as needed in a required format. Students will receive a significant foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to enroll in higher level allied health academic career.
This program is taught with a combination of lecture, laboratory, and practical exercises in the medical laboratory. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to receive a certificate of completion for EKG Technician which makes them eligible to take an entry level job as an EKG Technician well as to take the National Certification Exam (through NHA).