EKG Technician

Schedule Information

• TBD - If you may be interested in this course, then please contact us at [email protected].

This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, learners will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, learners will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician.

Objectives

• Apply the basic electrophysiologic principles of cardiac conduction to the anatomy and physiology of the body
• Identify proper placement of leads to ensure an accurate and consistent EKG reading
• Evaluate various EKG rhythm strips following established normal criteria for each of the wave forms and intervals
• Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips, identifying rate, rhythm and intervals
• Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips for common dysrhythmias
• Apply an understanding of the technical aspects of the EKG machine to the correct use of the machine and interpretation of artifacts
• Describe the functions, associated terminology, types, and rhythm strips of pacemakers
• Describe diagnostic electrocardiography in terms of goals, types, procedures, indications, and contraindications
• Explain how to interpret a 12-lead EKG strip
• Explain myocardial infarction in terms of physiology, symptoms, and EKG interpretation
• Describe common cardiac medications

Hands-on Labs and Activities

• Donning and Doffing Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Performing Hand Hygiene
• Performing Required Steps in Patient Identification
• Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology
• 12-Lead EKG Placement
• Vital Signs
• Patient Preparation and Safety for an EKG Procedure
• Using an EKG Machine
• Calculating a Heart Rate from an EKG Strip
• Interpreting an EKG Strip
• Interpreting Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node
• Interpreting Rhythms Originating in the Atria
• Interpreting Rhythms Originating in the AV Junction
• Interpreting Rhythms Originating in the Ventricles
• Interpreting AV Blocks

Certification Opportunities

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician Certification (CET)

Host or Publisher CPTC Continuing Education