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EKG Technician Program 

Self-Pace Hybrid Class

Become a Certified EKG Technician in as little as 5 - 7 weeks.

KEY DETAILS
OUTLINE
EMPLOYMENT
CERTIFICATIONS
COMPLETION REWARDS
TUITION & FEES
FAQs

THE MODULES

Module 1: Section 1 Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology

Module 1: Section 2 Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology

Module 2: Infection Control & Standard Precautions

Module 3: Section 1 Communication

Module 3: Section 2 Legal Issues in Healthcare

Module 4: EKG History

Midterm Exam (Module 1 to Module 4)

Module 5: Electrocardiography Introduction

Module 5: Understanding EKG Graphs Part 1

Module 5: Understanding EKG Graphs Part 2

Module 6: Interpretation of EKG Part 1

Module 6: Interpretation of EKG Part 2

Module 7: EKG Application Theory

Module 8: EKG Application Procedure

Final Exam (Module 1 to Module 8)

PROCEDURAL CONTENT

12 Lead EKG

15 Lead EKG - Adult

15 Lead EKG - Pediatric

3 Lead EKG

5 Lead EKG

7 Lead EKG

Stress testing

12 Lead EKG Dextrocardiac

THE SCHEDULE​

Starts Every Week

PROGRAM TUITION & FEES PAYMENT PLANS

TUITION FEES
Oncampus Fee
  • Biweekly Plan Advance EKG Hybrid

    99$
    Every 2 weeks
    You will pay 10 payment of $99 every 2 weeks
    Valid for 20 weeks
    • Program Duration: 4 to 6 Weeks
    • Self Paced- Theory Online & Clinicals Oncampus
    • Certified EKG Technician National Certification: Eligible
    • Certified Cardiac Monitor National Certification: Eligible
    • Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech Certification: Eligible
    • $99 every 2 weeks for 10 Payment
  • Full Pay Advance EKG Technician Hybrid

    795$
     
    Most Popular | Most Savings
    Valid for one month
    • Program Duration: 4 to 6 Weeks
    • Self Paced- Theory Online & Clinicals Oncampus
    • Certified EKG Technician National Certification: Eligible
    • Certified Cardiac Monitor National Certification: Eligible
    • Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech Certification: Eligible
    • One Time Payment of $795
  • Monthly Pay Advance EKG Hybrid

    329$
    Every month
    You will 3 payments of $329 every month
    Valid for 3 months
    • Program Duration: 4 to 6 Weeks
    • Self Paced- Theory Online & Clinicals Oncampus
    • Certified EKG Technician National Certification Exam
    • Certified Cardiac Monitor National Certification: Eligible
    • Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech Certification: Eligible
    • $329 every month for 3 Payments ($987)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The EKG Technician program at Americation Career and Training School ACTS is designed to make an individual equipped with skills required to work in the healthcare field. The main skills that you will learn in this program are that of EKG also known as electrocardiography. At successfully completion of the program the students will be eligible for 4 national certifications. The EKG Technician Certification, Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician Certification, Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician Certification, and Blood-borne Pathogen Certification. Our program was designed keeping in mind the job market and the competitiveness of skills that the employer expects from an employee. 

 

The EKG Technician program has a curriculum that is educationally flexible and provides career mobility. Graduates are prepared to practice safely within their identified scope of practice and to promote, protect, and improve the health of the diverse community. Emphasis is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plan includes performing the EKG,. Upon graduation students will be considered competent for entry level positions as an EKG Technician.

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THE MODULE DETAILS

Module 1: Section 1 Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology

In this module, the user will go over the following topics such as: anatomy and location of the human heart, boundaries of the human heart, circulation of the heart, divisions of circulation, layers of the heart, conditions affecting the layers of the heart, septa's of the heart, functions of the septa's, septal defects in the human heart, heart valve structure and function, heart sounds, diseases related to heart valves. 

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Module 1: Section 2 Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology

In this module, the user will go over the following topics such as: coronary circulation of the heart, coronary heart disease, cardiac muscle structure and function, cardiac cycle, heart rate and factors affecting them, stroke volume, cardiac output, target heart rate and its significance, conduction system of the human heart (pacemakers), cardiac muscle properties, action of cardiac muscles, nervous system and its function on cardiac activities. 

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Module 2: Infection Control & Standard Precautions

In this module, the user will go over the following topics such as: infection control, standard precautions, OSHA, modes of transmission, chain of infection, personal protective equipment, respiratory hygiene, airborne precautions, contact precautions, droplet precautions, hand hygiene, blood-borne pathogens and more.

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Module 3: Section 1 Communication

In this module, the content includes​​ introduction to communication and its elements.

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Module 3: Section 2 Legal Issues in Healthcare

In this module, the content includes​​ legal issues in healthcare such as negligence, malpractice, and other related topics.

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Module 4: EKG History

In this module the content includes​​ information on the timeline of the invention of the EKG Machine and its history. 

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Midterm Exam

The midterm exam covers module 1 to module 3​

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Module 5: Section 1 Electrocardiography Introduction

In this module, the content includes​​ electrocardiograph, electrocardiogram, EKG technician, EKG profession work needs, types of EKG's, complication of EKG, uses of EKG.

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Module 5: Section 2 Understanding EKG Graphs Part 1

In this module, the content includes understanding the basics of EKGs such as EKG Leads (bipolar and unipolar), einthoven triangle, composition of leads, unipolar lead placement on chest, unipolar lead placement on chest (dextrocardiac), understanding the basic anatomy of the human ribs and how they are classified, 12 Lead EKG, Lead and is specific views of the heart, understanding the amplitude and duration on the EKG Graph paper, understand the specification of the graph paper such as small box and large boxes, understanding the waves (P,Q,R,S,T), complex (QRS), segments (PR & ST), intervals (PR & QT) of the EKG graph.

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Module 5: Section 3 Understanding EKG Graphs Part 2

In this module, the content includes analyzing a rhythm strip (caliper method, paper method, box counting), calculating heart rate, analyzing p wave, analyzing PR interval, analyzing QT interval, analyzing QRS complex, analyzing ST segment etc.

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Module 6: Section 1 Interpretation of EKG Part 1

In this module, the content includes interpretation of EKGs of

Rhythms originating from sinus node such as normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, sinus arrest, sino atrial block, sinus arrhythmia.

Rhythms originating from atria such as premature atrial contraction, wandering atrial pacemaker, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, multifocal atrial tachycardia.

Rhythms originating from atrial-junction node such as premature junction contraction, junctional rhythm, junctional escape beat, accelerated junctional rhythm, junctional tachycardia.

Rhythms originating from the ventricles such as idioventricular rhythm, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, ventricular fibrillation, premature ventricular contraction, ventricular escape beat, torsades de pointes, asystole, ventricular tachycardia.

Heart blocks such as 1st, 2nd & 3rd degree blocks.

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Module 6: Section 2 Interpretation of EKG Part 2

In this module, the content includes axis deviation (right axis deviation, left axis deviation, extreme axis deviation, normal), axis hypertrophy (right & left atrial hypertrophy) (right & left ventricular hypertrophy) , stemi location (lateral, inferior, anterior, septal, antero-lateral inferior-lateral), recognizing pacemakers on EKGs (single chamber vs dual chamber).

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Module 7: EKG Application Theory

In this module, the content includes indications and contraindications of EKG, surface anatomy of limb and thorax for electrode placement, types of electrodes, placement of limb and chest electrodes, EKG equipment settings such as sensitivity, paper speed, filter, calibration & gain, various types of EKG artifacts and EKG unit maintenance.  

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Module 8: EKG Application Procedure

In this module, the content includes various types of EKGs such as 12 Lead EKG Adult, 15 Lead EKG Adult, 15 Lead EKG Pediatric, 3, 5 & 7 Lead, & Stress Testing.

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Final Exam

The midterm exam covers module 1 to module 8

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THE SCHEDULE​

Starts Every Week

PROGRAM KEY DETAILS

DURATION

5 - 7 Weeks

PROGRAM PACE

Self-Pace

START DATES

1st & 15th of This Month

TIME COMMITMENT

10-15 Hours/Week

ENROLLMENTS

Online

CLASS SIZE

Small Class Size

DELIVERY

Hybrid

LANGUAGE

English

KEY
OUTLINE

WHERE CAN I WORK AS AN EKG TECHNICIAN

HOSPITALS

DIALYSIS CENTER

NURSING HOMES

VA HOSPITALS

DOCTORS OFFICE

LONG TERM CARE

CARDIOLOGY DEP

MORE FACILITIES......

EMPLOYMENT EKG PHLEBOTOMY

CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of the ekg technician training program you will be eligible for National Certification exam. Ask your admissions counselor for detailed information on certification eligibility and options.  

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Female Doctor

CET

Certified EKG Technician

Male Healthcare Provider

CCMTT

Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician

Pink Uniform Doctor

CCRAT

Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician

Young Nurse

BBPC

Bloodborne Pathogen Certification

PROGRAM COMPLETION REWARDS

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DIGITAL BADGE

At successful completion, you will receive digital badges that can be used online to display your achievements.

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CERTIFICATE

At the completion of the program, you will be awarded with a program completion certificate.

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CAREER HOURS

With the completion of this program, you will also be awarded with Career Enhancement Clock Hours (CECH), that may be displayed on your resume. 

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TRANSCRIPT

Your completion also comes with a dedicated transcript that shows your areas of grades for each course you attended.

COMPLETION
  • PROGRAM OUTLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
    Administrative Medical Assistant Career Healthcare Environment Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Communication in Healthcare Office Environment and Being a Receptionist. Medical Office Procedures for Handling Telephone. Medical Office Procedures for Scheduling Appointments. Medical Office Procedures for Filing. Medical Office Procedures of Medical Records. Medical Office Record Keeping of Drugs and Prescriptions. Managing Written Information Procedure of Email and Mails in a Medical Office Environment Medical office Revenue Cycle. Medical Office Banking Fundamentals. Medical Office Bookkeeping Fundamentals. Medical Office Procedure Coding Fundamentals. Diagnostic Coding Fundamentals. Medical Office Fundamentals on Health Insurance Claims and its Submissions. Medical Office Management Duties Medical Office Financial Procedures.
FAQs EKG PHLEBOTOMY
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