Course Offerings

Prepare for a high-demand and flexible health care career as a cardiovascular technician! Learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of the EKG, heart rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches, and more. Find out how to operate EKG equipment, including running and mounting strips, reading and interpreting cardiac lead tracings, and understanding the basics of capnography as related to heart function.

Course Objectives

Explain the role of the EKG technician in a variety of settings.

Understand medical terminology related to electrocardiography.

Explain the anatomy and physiology of the heart.

Prepare a patient for a 12 and 5 lead EKG.

Analyze and interpret basic EKG strips.

Understand normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, etc.

Perform 10 live EKG strips.

Outline of Instruction

The role of the EKG technician in a varitety of settings.

Medical terminology related to electrocardiography.

Anatomy and physiology of the heart.

Twelve and five lead EKG monitors.

Interpretation of EKG strips.

Cardiac normal and abnormal rhythms.

Performing live EKG strips.

Contact Hours

120

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

CET - Certified EKG Technician, CCT Certified Cardiographic Technician

Website

National Healthcareer Association http://www.nhanow.com
Cardiovascular Credentialing International http://cci-online.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and Technician/Monitor

Set up and administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests

Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring

Edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis

Transcribe physicians' interpretations

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

High school diploma or GED

Learning Supplies Needed

Please see class 'details' for required textbook and/or supplies

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

none

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
10 live EKG strips

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in entering the cardiology field.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
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