Certified EKG Technician

Prepare students for a career as a Certified EKG Technician or related field. Students will be prepared to take the National Healthcareer Association EKG Technician exam after successful completion of this course. 

This course will prepare students to work as Certified EKG Technicians by providing an immersive learning experience into cardiovascular cell theory and anatomy, clinical skills for lead and treadmill patient assessment, experience reading applicable research, exploration of career opportunities, and professional development.

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Field of Interest
- Individuals wishing to enter the field of medical field as an EKG Technician or individuals already in the medical field who want to advance their career with EKG certification training. 

Type of Certification
-Industry Certification & AWC Continuing Education Certificate of Completion

Financial Aid
This course is eligible for financial assistance through Continuing Education. Contact the Continuing Education department for more information on financial assistance options. 

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What You'll Learn

Upon completion of the class students will be able to:

• -Demonstrate an understanding of basic cell-theory and cardiovascular anatomy.
• -Demonstrate understanding of conduction pathways.
• -Demonstrate knowledge and practical applications of EKGs; to include troubleshooting EKGs and leads
• -Demonstrate an understanding of Wiggers Diagram.
• -Demonstrate knowledge of rhythms, to include but not limited to: atrial, junctional, ventricular, arrhythmias.
• -Demonstrate knowledge of and practical skills with ER EKGs, treadmills, chemical stress tests, pacemakers, watches, and/or monitors.
• -List and describe continuing education/professional development opportunities.
• -Utilize case studies to demonstrate ability to interpret EKGs, illustrate EKG changes, and Holter interpretation.

Career Opportunities

EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, and other related positions

Who should take the course?

-Individuals wishing to enter the field of medical field as an EKG Technician or individuals already in the medical field who want to advance their career with EKG certification training. 

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Registration Hours: Mon - Thurs 8AM - 5PM, Fri 8AM - 4PM payments accepted via phone, or walk-in. Please make checks payable to AWC. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be granted if a request is made 2 business days prior to the start of class. A 50% refund will be issued if notice is received less than 2 business days prior to class. No refunds will be issued after the first day of class.