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

CET - Certified EKG Technician, CCT Certified Cardiographic Technician

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

High school diploma or GED

Text and 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 http://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
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