Topics to be covered include basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, patient preparation, patient confidentiality, identification of irregularities of the heart and distinguishing more complex arrhythmias, cardiac modalities and pharmacology, with a slight emphasis on complex heart rhythms, electrical disturbances, disorders and pacemakers. Course completion will enable student to sit for NHA national certification exam.

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Instructional Area:

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• 4 Weeks course

• Hybrid classes includes chapters, assignments, and tests which are completed online.

• In-person days are Tuesdays, & Wednesdays from 9 - 2pm or 5pm - 10pm. 

• Totaling 62 hours of applied studies and laboratory.

• Students must perform 12-lead hands on studies to complete course (final exam/test-out)

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Subjects covered: 

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• Electrocardiography

• Basic 12-Lead EKG Interpretation

• The Cardiovascular System

• Exercise Electrocardiography

• The Electrocardiograph

• Ambulatory Monitoring

• Performing an EKG

• Clinical Presentation 

• Rhythm Strip Interpretation

• Management of the Cardiac Patient

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Course Goals:

At the end of this course the student will be able to: 

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• Administer EKGs and stress tests

• Prepare patients for ambulatory monitoring

• Communicate tests to physicians

• Transcribe physician test readings

• Pass the NHA Certification Examination to become a Certified EKG Technician (CET).