This course will prepare students to become Certified EKG Technicians. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, which include the electrical conduction system and its effects on how the heart functions.  The cardiac cycle will also be covered in this course. Students will learn proper lead placement and to correctly run an EKG strip. Upon completion students will receive a certification and be eligible for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).    

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

• Describe anatomy and physiology of the heart

• Describe the electrical conduction system of the heart

• Choose proper placement of electrodes based on EKG machine

• Learn the duties of EKG/ECG technician