This program prepares students to become certified EKG technicians. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, including the electrical conduction system and how it affects heart function. This course also covers the cardiac cycle, common artifacts and cardiac terminology. Students will also learn how to prepare patients, properly place leads and mount and run an EKG strip correctly.
This program will prepare students for the Certified EKG Technician Exam through the National Healthcareer Association.
NOTE: Students must be proficient in the English language.
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration, fees, books, course-specific supplies and credentialing exams.
NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen October 1.
Industry-recognized credential: CET - Certified EKG Technician
Complete course in: Three months or less