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
Biweekly Plan Advance EKG Hybrid
99$Every 2 weeksYou will pay 10 payment of $99 every 2 weeksValid 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
- $99 every 2 weeks for 10 Payment
Full Pay Advance EKG Technician Hybrid
795$ÂMost Popular | Most SavingsValid 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 monthYou will 3 payments of $329 every monthValid 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
WHERE CAN I WORK AS AN EKG TECHNICIAN
HOSPITALS
DIALYSIS CENTER
NURSING HOMES
VA HOSPITALS
DOCTORS OFFICE
LONG TERM CARE
CARDIOLOGY DEP
MORE FACILITIES......
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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CET
Certified EKG Technician
CCMTT
Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician
CCRAT
Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician
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.
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PROGRAM OUTLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANTAdministrative 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.