Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG) – American Institute of Technology

Course ID

510902

Department

Healthcare Program

Method

In-Person, Online

An EKG Technician is a very valuable member of the Allied Health Care Team. A doctor’s diagnosis of heart disease is based on the readings and interpretation of the Electrocardiogram tracings. Cardiovascular technicians, sometimes called Electrocardiogram technicians, use electrocardiogram instruments to monitor the heart function of patients. They work in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, medical laboratories, outpatient centers and physician’s offices.

Electrocardiogram Technician program is designed to teach future Electrocardiogram Technicians to administer electrocardiogram. A Doctor’s diagnosis of heart disease is based on the readings and interpretation of the Electrocardiogram tracings interpretation. The Electrocardiogram is done before and after surgeries, during physicals and examinations of the patients over 40 years old, patients with a history of heart disease, patients that are experiencing chest pain, or when a Doctor thinks the Electrocardiogram procedure is necessary.

Course Duration:

160 Hours

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https://njtrainingsystems.dol.state.nj.us/Program/Default.aspx?ProgramID=36829

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Course structure and modules

This certificate course is to give participants fundamental knowledge of electrocardiogram technique.

This course is designed for the continuing education and increased rhythm discrimination of practicing healthcare professionals. Replace the certificate requirement by various facilities for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Objective will cover:

Identify cardiac rhythms.

Understand the electrical etiology of different cardiac rhythms.

Understand the causes of different cardiac rhythms.

Understand the treatments of different cardiac rhythms.

Career opportunities

Electrocardiogram technician salary ranges and job outlook. Cardio graphic technicians generally work a 40-hour work week. … The outlook is good for this career, as cardiovascular technology and technician jobs are expected to grow at 24% throughout 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

As the population ages, older people will require more EKGs, since heart disease and other cardiovascular problems become more prevalent with age. Since hospital aides often have replaced Electrocardiogram technicians who are only proficient in EKGs, you should also be familiar with Holter monitoring and stress testing to increase your job prospects.