EKG Technicians carry the responsibility of administering electrocardiogram tests, which help practitioners understand the state of a patient's heart. Technicians ensure proper electrode placement on the patient, record the EKG/ECG
EKG Technicians carry the responsibility of administering electrocardiogram tests, which help practitioners understand the state of a patient's heart. Technicians ensure proper electrode placement on the patient, record the EKG/ECG, prepare the report for the physician, ensure patient comfort and safety, and troubleshoot abnormalities with the recording. In addition, EKG/ECG technicians set up and administer stress tests.
Candidates should be familiar with performing Holter monitoring and stress testing, medical terminology, understanding the anatomy and physiology of the heart, diseases and disorders of the heart, electrocardiography, pharmacology, and general patient care.
What will I learn?
National EKG exam study materials; Job placement assistance
National electrocardiograph practice exam
Digital EKG certification; Immediate proof of certification
Certified EKG technician (CET) from the National Healthcare Association
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This 20 hour course in designed to fill the needs of student who desire the ability to identify the resting (and exercise) Normal and abnormal EKG, as well as provide an overview of heart anatomy, function and neurophysiology.
Students will learn the role of the EKG Technician, including safety and compliance specific to the role. This course includes information on patient preparation and EKG acquisition. Students will learn about analysis and interpretation of EKG results.
EKG technicians work in physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, and are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart.
The field of cardiology is a challenging, high-demand career field where technicians have the opportunity to work with patients and medical teams to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.
The program will cover the key terminology relating to the heart and its basic anatomy and physiology of the Cardiovascular System and an understanding of how an EKG uses electrical conduction to get readings on the function of the heart concepts of cardiac polarization, depolarization, and repolar...
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