Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)

Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)
$474
Code: EKG60
Campus: ASA College
Cost: $474
Hours: 60
Credits: None
Classes: 2 (view classes)
An EKG Technician is a very valuable member of the Allied Health Care Team. A doctor's diagnosis of heart disease is based on the readings and interpretation of the EKG tracings.

Classes

Open

Nov 11 – Dec 16, 2022

Mon, Thu, Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Section A

Class ID: 001029
Location: Array
Open

Nov 19, 2022 – Jan 28, 2023

Sat:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Section C

Class ID: 001031
Location: Array

Program Objective:

The program is designed to teach future EKG Technicians to administer electrocardiogram. A Doctor’s diagnosis of heart disease is based on the readings and interpretation of the EKG tracings interpretation. The EKG is done before and after surgeries, during physicals and examinations of the patients over 40 years old, patients with a history of heart disease, patients that are experiencing chest pain, or when a Doctor thinks the EKG procedure is necessary.  

Program Covers:

  • Introduction to Electrocardiography
  • EKG Equipment and Supplies
  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy of the Heart
  • Physiology of the Heart
  • Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Vital Signs
  • Specialized Procedures related to EKG Safety Considerations
  • Preparation for National Exams (Healthcare Association (NHA) and/or Medca Certificaton Exam)
  Flexible payment plans available. Our hope is that you will be motivated to advance further in your career and will enroll into our HealthCare degree programs. High graduation rate at ASA is indicative of the success of our comprehensive approach to education!