This comprehensive EKG Technician course is covered in a 60-hour course that will prepare students to serve as EKG Technicians and take a relevant national certifying exam. The course will combine theory and practice to provide instruction in all aspects of EKG technology and patient care. Students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, appropriate patient care, and the legal and medical aspects of patient care. The course will also include comprehensive instruction in EKG placement and interpretation, along with information regarding the role of the EKG in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular problems. In addition to theoretical instruction, students will apply what they are learning in the course through practical, lab-based activities. Upon completion of this course, students will be fully prepared to work as an EKG Technician. Students will be prepared to take the AMCA EKG Technician Certification (ETC) national certification exam.
A Day In The Life
EKG technicians generally work in busy healthcare settings. They work in hospitals, outpatient centers, doctors’ offices, and labs.EKG technician duties may include scheduling patient appointments, performing EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests, preparing patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, editing and delivering test results to physicians, transcribing doctors’ notes, and much more. As an EKG technician, you can expect to be on your feet for most of the day as you bring patients from the waiting room to their testing rooms. EKG technicians also may need to offer extra hands-on assistance to the frail and elderly who come in for EKGs.