EKG Technician EKG Technician Instructor: Lorna Wheeler Days/Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays 9/4/19 - 11/20/19 Registration deadline-8/28/19 Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm Room: B120 AHA BLS— Last Class 11/20/19 5 p.m.—9 p.m. (B127) Tuition: $1,100.00 (Textbook is included) CEU’s: 5 CRN #: 33585 Fall 2019 Please note: Completion of any course does not guarantee employment. Registrations received after the deadline date may cause a delay in students receiving or purchasing textbooks in time for course start date. Contact Us Workforce & Community Education 574 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 215-9028 Phone (860) 215-9902 Fax email: [email protected]Visit us on the web: www.threerivers.edu SNAP E&T and WIOA Eligible SNAP E & T is a voluntary work program. Par- ticipants must be able to work upon completion of the program. Three Rivers Community College Workforce & Community Education Phone: 860-215-9028 ≈ Fax: 860-215-9902 Email: [email protected]Website: www.threerivers.edu Refund policy: Withdrawal from any non-credit class must be submied in wring to the Work- force & Community Educaon office up to one business day prior to the first class. Absolutely no refunds will be issued aſter the first class has be- gun. The college reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is insufficient enrollment. In that event, a full refund will be issued. Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job op- portunities for cardiovascular technologists and technicians across specialties is expected to grow 22% by 2024, with a median salary of $54,880, based on skills and experience. This is a faster growth than the average for all occupa- tions.
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business day prior to the first class. Absolutely no
refunds will be issued after the first class has be-
gun. The college reserves the right to cancel any
course for which there is insufficient enrollment. In
that event, a full refund will be issued.
Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job op-
portunities for cardiovascular technologists and
technicians across specialties is expected to
grow 22% by 2024, with a median salary of
$54,880, based on skills and experience. This is
a faster growth than the average for all occupa-
tions.
What is an EKG Technician?
EKG Technicians are responsible for performing elec-
trocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record elec-
trical impulses transmitted by the heart. Theses tests
include basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG
which records activity for 24-48 hours.), 12-lead place-
ment and Stress Tests (treadmill). They assist a physi-
cian in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood ves-
sel irregularities.
Course Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years of age Must provide proof of high school comple-
tion (or equivalent) Foreign students must provide a notarized
English translated transcript
Certifications
This course prepares you to take the national certifi-cation exam issued by the National Center for Com-petency Testing (NCCT). Students will be notified how
to register for this exam. Exam fee is not included.
This course also includes the 4-hour (AHA) American Heart Associations’ (BLS) Basic Life Support certifica-tion. Upon successful completion, students will re-ceive their Healthcare Provider certification e-card
(valid for 2 years) by email within 20 days.
The AHA BLS course is included in the cost of the EKG program. Students who do not complete the BLS training included in the course will need to complete and pay for the BLS certification on their own and
submit proof to receive their certificate of completion.
Knowledge and Competency
This course will include important practice and
background information on the following:
Anatomy and physiology of the heart Medical disease processes Medical terminology Medical ethics Legal aspects of patient contact The Holter monitor Electrocardiography Echocardiography
Additionally, students will practice with equipment
and perform hands-on labs including introduction
to the function and proper use of the EKG ma-
chine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for
proper lead placement,12-lead placement, and
other clinical practices.
For students wishing to work in a hospital setting,
a separate medical terminology class is required.
In the final class session, students will take the
four-hour AHA BLS course. This four-hour course
teaches both single-rescuer and team basic sup-
port skills for application in both prehospital and in
-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality