EKG Technician
Learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, including the electrical conduction system and how it affects heart function, so you can become a certified EKG technician.
The course covers the cardiac cycle, common artifacts and cardiac terminology, and students learn how to prepare patients, properly place leads and mount and run an EKG strip correctly.
The program prepares students for the Certified EKG Technician exam through the National Healthcareer Association and the Certified Cardiographic Technician exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
The course is a mix of online and in-person instruction. Students meet in class and then complete further study online via Blackboard. Check the course details for specific dates.
NOTE: Students must be proficient in the English language.
Industry-recognized credential: CET (Certified EKG Technician) or CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) through
Complete course in: Three months or less
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EKG Technician Courses
EKG Cardiovascular Technician/Monitor
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 five- 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 variety of settings
Medical terminology related to electrocardiography
Anatomy and physiology of the heart
Twelve- and five-lead EKG monitors
Interpretation of EKG strips
Normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms
Performing live EKG strips
Contact Hours
120
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
National Healthcareer Association: CET (Certified EKG Technician) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International: CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician)
Website
https://www.nhanow.com/, https://cci-online.org/
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) 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
"Electrocardiography for Healthcare Professionals with Access Code 6th edition" by Kathryn Booth & Thomas E. O'Brien, McGraw Hill
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
10 live EKG strips,80% overall average
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
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
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Medical Terminology
Course Objectives
Identify the four types of word parts used in forming medical terms
Identify medical terms related to diseases, disorders and other medical conditions
Describe the structural organization of the human body
Identify the body systems
Describe the body planes, directional terms, quadrants and body cavities
List the major organs in each body system and identify the anatomical location of the organs
Compare structure and function of the human body across the lifespan
Describe the normal function of each body system
Identify common pathology related to each body system, including signs, symptoms and etiology
Analyze pathology for each body system, including diagnostic measures and treatment modalities
Outline of Instruction
The four types of word parts used in forming medical terms
Medical terms related to anatomy and physiology
Medical terms associated with radiography, nuclear medicine, other imaging techniques, pharmacology and frequently performed laboratory tests
Medical terms related to diseases, disorders and other medical conditions
Contact Hours
128
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
MED-121, MED-122
Prerequisites
High school diploma or GED
Learning Supplies Needed
"Medical Terminology for the Health Professions, 9th ed," Ehrlich & Schroeder, Cengage, ISBN: 9780357513699
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Overall grade of 80% or better
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone interested in entering into health care.
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
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
