Electrocardiograph Technician - Hacienda La Puente Unified School District - Adult Education

Electrocardiograph Technician from Hacienda La Puente Unified School District - Adult Education is a Campus Certificate Cardiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. COURSE DESCRIPTION: EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests to record and monitor electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. This assists the physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood vessel irregularities. Diagnostic tests performed by the EKG Technician include basic electrocardiography, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG which records activity for 24-48 hrs.), and Stress (treadmill) Tests. In addition, identification of abnormal and potentially harmful heart rhythms is valuable for hospital personnel assigned to monitor cardiac patients. The course includes anatomy and physiology of the heart, profile of the cardiac patient, patient monitoring, introduction to normal and abnormal heart rhythms, heart blocks, infection control, risk factors of coronary artery disease, 12 Lead EKG with laboratory, and clinical practice in an acute hospital setting. GOALS: Upon course completion, the student will have obtained basic knowledge and proficiency to perform as an entry-level practitioner. View more details on Hacienda La Puente Adult Education . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cardiology courses.