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)
