The course will combine theory and practice to provide instruction in all aspects of EKG technology and patient care. Students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, appropriate patient care, and how to properly conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG). The course will also provide students knowledge as to how to diagnose different rhythms discovered through ECG tests. Additional topics that students will learn about is the use of pacemakers as well as ECG cardiogram artifacts and the 12-leag ECG and acute myocardial infarction. Upon completing this course, students will have gained knowledge and confidence to be able to move one step closer to take the AMCA EKG Technician Certification (ETC) national certification exam.
Students will:
- Review the anatomy of the heart and cardiovascular system.
- Demonstrate proper placement and set up of the EKG.
- Demonstrate how to prepare a patient for EKG testing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of EKG technology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the recording of EKG wave patterns and correct usage of EKG equipment.
- Accurately calculate heart rate and identify the differences between types of rhythm regularity.
- Accurately interpret rhythm strips.
- Describe the relationship between EKG and Myocardial Infraction.
- Perform the proper procedures for applying a Holter monitor.
- Recognize commonly used cardiac medications in relation to their effects on heart rate and their correlation to arrhythmias.
This course prepares students to take the AMCA EKG Technician Certification (ETC) national certification exam.
Delivery: Online Self-paced. Must be completed within 3 months of starting the course.
60 Online Hours plus clinical hours
Course Details:
- This course prepares students to take the AMCA EKG Technician Certification (ETC) national certification exam.
- Please note: Clinical sessions will not be offered as part of the EKG course.
TUITION COST: $1,699
All necessary course materials and exam voucher are included.
CERTIFICATION(S):
This course prepares students to take the AMCA EKG Technician Certification (ETC) national certification exam.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Internet Connectivity Requirements:
- Cable and DSL internet connections are recommended for the best experience.
Hardware Requirements:
- CPU: 1 GHz or higher
- RAM: 2 GB or higher
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
- Speakers / Headphones
- Microphone (Webinar / Live Online sessions)
Operating System Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (Home, Pro)
- Mac OSX 10 or higher.
- Latest Chrome OS
- Latest Linux Distributions
NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.
Web Browser Requirements:
- Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
- Latest Mozilla FireFox
- Latest Microsoft Edge
- Latest Apple Safari
Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):
- Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
- PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
- Courses may require other software that is denoted in the above course outline.
For more information and to enroll please call, email or visit us:
Beaufort Mather Campus
Coleman Hall (Building 2)
Beaufort South Carolina
Monday–Thursday, 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Phone 843-525-8205 or email cewd@tcl.edu
Colleton Adult Learning Center
500 Forest Circle
Walterboro, South Carolina
Mr. Phillip Taylor, Colleton Workforce Solutions Manager, TCL
Monday, 4PM to 9PM
Office 843-782-0014 or cell 843-599-1711
Email: ptaylor@tcl.edu
