Workforce Development / Continuing Education
EKG TECHNICIAN
This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) Technician / Monitor. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional / atrial rhythms, heart blocks, and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms.
Skills will include operating EKG equipment, running and mounting strips, reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 and 5 lead monitors, and understanding the basics of capnography as it relates to heart function.
Pre-requisite: High School diploma or GED
This is an online class, with the exception of labs. Must be proficient with a computer, and have experience using an E-Book.
Location: Online
Hours: 128
There will be F2F labs held on four Saturdays 10 am-2 pm
Fee: $221 + E-book
Registration amount includes CPR certification ($186 without CPR)
Additional expenses not included: book, approximately $100
Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Course Schedule
Section | Dates | Times | |
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88021 Class/Lab (hybrid) |
5/20 - 8/16 |
Lab: 10 AM - 2 PM | |
88132 |
9/9 - 12/13 |
Lab: 10 AM - 2 PM |
Questions? Contact Us.
Demi Covington
Health Care/Business
drcovington814@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4219