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.

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574 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 215-9028 Phone

(860) 215-9902 Fax email: WCEinfo@threerivers.edu

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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.

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Email: WCEinfo@threerivers.edu Website: www.threerivers.edu

Refund policy: Withdrawal from any non-credit

class must be submitted in writing to the Work-

force & Community Education office up to one

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

CPR and team dynamics.

Students will not receive their EKG certificate

of completion without the AHA BLS Certifica-

tion.

EKG CRN #33585

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