EKG Technician

EKG technicians are in demand! EKG technicians work in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations. EKG technicians also work for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially.

This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, learners will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, learners will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Apply the basic electrophysiologic principles of cardiac conduction to the anatomy and physiology of the body
• Identify proper placement of leads to ensure an accurate and consistent EKG reading
• Evaluate various EKG rhythm strips following established normal criteria for each of the wave forms and intervals
• Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips, identifying rate, rhythm and intervals
• Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips for common dysrhythmias
• Apply an understanding of the technical aspects of the EKG machine to the correct use of the machine and interpretation of artifacts
• Describe the functions, associated terminology, types, and rhythm strips of pacemakers
• Describe diagnostic electrocardiography in terms of goals, types, procedures, indications, and contraindications
• Explain how to interpret a 12-lead EKG strip
• Explain myocardial infarction in terms of physiology, symptoms, and EKG interpretation
• Describe common cardiac medications

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

	National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified EKG Technician (CEKG)
	National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET)

Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services

If you enroll and successfully complete this program you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services at no additional cost. Ready to Work (RTW) provides comprehensive career support services including: resume building, employer outreach, and individualized placement guidance.

Our RTW Job Placement Recruiters actively work with employers to place students in local employment opportunities on a daily basis.

However, if you choose the RTW Externship Placement (as opposed to Job Placement), please note the following requirements: *Please Note: You do not have to participate in the Ready to Work (RTW) Job or Externship Placement process to pursue national certifications that may be available once you successfully complete your program.