Total Program Hours:60
| Program Total Hours | 60 |
| School Tuition | $490.00 |
| Books Fee / Uniform | $80.00 / $40.00 |
| Registration Fee | $40.00 |
| Total | $650.00 |
EKG Technician Program
The Electrocardiograph Technician, or EKG Tech, is an important member of the patient care team working primarily with patients who experience cardio-related symptoms. This course combines theory and practice, covering important background on the anatomy and physiology of the heart and chest, heart disease and disease processes, medical terminology, and the legal and ethical aspects of patient contact. You will learn all electrocardiograph techniques, including the operation of EKG equipment, techniques of tracing, basic interpretations, specialized procedures related to EKG, and proper mounting.
What You’ll Learn
Our EKG Technician course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform EKG testing, as well as related clerical duties. The course covers topics such as:
- Anatomy and physiology of the heart
- Medical terminology
- Heart disease and disease processes
- The legal and ethical aspects of patient contact
- EKG equipment operation
- EKG tracing techniques
- Basic EKG interpretation
- Specialized EKG procedures
- And Proper EKG mounting techniques
After the Course
After completing our EKG Technician course, you will be able to:
- Explain the function of the heart and how it produces an electrical impulse
- Describe common heart diseases and their effects on cardiac function
- Identify medical terms related to the heart and EKG
- Recognize the different EKG waves and intervals, and what they represent
- Explain how to properly position leads on a patient for an EKG test
- List the steps involved in performing an EKG test
- Describe the proper procedures for storing, retrieving, and transmitting EKG data
- Identify the different EKG machines and their features
- And more
The Program Is Available
About the EKG Technician Role
An EKG Technician is responsible for performing electrocardiogram (EKG) tests on patients. EKGs are used to detect heart irregularities and diagnose various heart conditions. EKG Technicians must be able to explain the procedure to patients, as well as answer any questions they may have. They must also be able to properly position the EKG leads on the patient's body and ensure that the EKG machine is working properly. After the EKG test is complete, the EKG Technician will review the results with a physician.
Course Prerequisites
- High School Diploma, GED, TASC or a foreign country high school diploma
- (Must be in English or translated into English)
- Students of Phlebotomy program are encouraged to take the RPT exam given by
- National Health career Association (NHA)
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- If you're looking for a new career in the medical field, or if you're already working in the medical field and want to expand your skillset, our EKG Technician course is perfect for you. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you start or further your career in the medical field.
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Amat
109-15 72nd RD Forest Hills NY 11375
(718)487-4010)
info@amat.edu