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Online EKG Technician Curriculum and Classes

Program Goal:

To prepare students to gain entry-level employment as an EKG Technician.

The coursework trains students to:
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Build a fundamental understanding of anatomy, medical terminology and medical records as they apply to your future career, including the use of electronic health records and patient documentation systems.

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Adhere to ethical standards and guidelines for healthcare professionals.

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Discuss the modes of communication, the process of active listening and the importance of using professional communication.

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Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and other common medical conditions in the medical office.

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Learn to deal with human behavior and adapt care for patients with limitations.

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Obtain, record, monitor, and report vital signs.

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Set up, administer and monitor electrocardiograms and stress tests and prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring.

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Program Curriculum Breakdown

Your Online EKG Technician Classes are broken down into 4 units.

Instruction Pack I introduces students to strategies to ensure their success in the course. Students examine the roles of various healthcare professionals, explore medical records in both paper and electronic formats, and discover the basics of medical terminology. The material includes interpersonal skills to help students improve interactions with patients and coworkers.

Instruction Pack II continues to build a strong foundation for a career as an EKG technician. After exploring basic anatomy and pathology, students dive into diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system. Students are introduced to psychology to help them understand how to work with patients. The pack wraps up with ethical and legal issues important to the EKG technician.

Instruction Pack III introduces students to practice management software through hands-on work with a cloud-based system. The material includes safety in health care, examining safety regulations and procedures, as well as infection control and aseptic techniques. Students explore first aid procedures and vital signs. Finally, students examine diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system, preparing for the final pack, which focuses on the EKG process.

In this final pack, students explore the components of the EKG and electrode placement. Students will measure and inspect the EKG reading and examine necessary adaptations. The pack concludes with a real-world practicum that puts your program knowledge to use.
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