EKG Technician
Program Details
- Overview
- Admissions
- What You'll Learn
- Benefits
The EKG Tech course covers EKG machine operation, heart rhythm interpretation, and cardiovascular health. Gain practical skills in performing EKGs and analyzing results. Study online at your own pace and complete the program in 2 months*, earning a university-certified certificate from Auburn University. Enjoy externship experience, a provided laptop, career services, 24/7 learner support and up to a year of course access.
The EKG/ECG Technician program prepares you for a successful career by teaching you:
- How to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs) and understand your roles and responsibilities.
- Effective communication in a professional healthcare environment.
- The technical aspects of the EKG machine, including its proper use and interpretation of the data.
- Correct placement of leads on patients to ensure accurate and consistent EKG readings.
- How to analyze various EKG rhythm strips, identify rate, rhythm, intervals, and recognize common dysrhythmias and normal waveforms.
- Diagnostic electrocardiography, including its goals, types, procedures, indications, and contraindications.
- Heart pacemakers: functions, related terminology, types, and rhythm strips.
- Electrophysiologic principles in relation to the anatomy and physiology of the body.
- How to interpret 12-lead EKG strips.
- Legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations in healthcare.
And much more!
*Program completion times may vary. Advertised Program completion is based on 15 hours of study time per week. However, students have 12 months of access to complete the course at their own pace.
Who Should Register
Who Should Register
This course is ideal for individuals interested in specializing in heart monitoring and cardiovascular health. It is suitable for:
- Aspiring EKG technicians seeking essential skills and knowledge.
- Current healthcare professionals looking to specialize in electrocardiography.
- Students or recent graduates in medical or health sciences.
- Individuals interested in working with heart monitoring equipment.
- Those seeking to advance their careers in cardiovascular health.
Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to further your career, this course provides the training needed for success as an EKG technician.
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Admission Requirements
No prior experience is necessary. The only requirement is that you are either currently pursuing, or have already completed, your GED or high school diploma. That's it!
What You'll Learn
Participants will gain:
- Skills to perform EKGs/ECGs and understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Proficiency in the technical aspects of EKG machines, including proper use and data interpretation.
- Knowledge of lead placement, rhythm strip analysis, and recognition of common dysrhythmias.
- Understanding of electrophysiology, heart pacemakers, and 12-lead EKG interpretation.
- Familiarity with diagnostic electrocardiography procedures, goals, and indications.
- Insights into legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations in healthcare.
Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for industry-recognized certification exams, including:
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Certified EKG Technician (CEKG)
These certifications are essential for securing entry-level positions in this rapidly growing field.
Clinical Placement Opportunities
Learners will receive clinical placement options with local medical providers, ensuring hands-on experience and meeting in-person performance evaluation requirements for certifications.