NCHCPHSP001 — EKG Tech Course & Test Prep
Cost: $1550.00. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Textbook is required and available in the college bookstore. This 70-hour course has students focus on the purpose of the 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) procedure as well as the EKG machine functions. Students also gain an understanding of the electrocardiograph paper. Students will concentrate on the methods used for EKG rhythm strip interpretation. In addition, the criteria for recognition of abnormal EKG cardiac rhythms will also be discussed. Students focus on well-known cardiovascular diseases/disorders and the relationship to electrocardiography. In addition, patient care and current healthcare trends for treatment will also be discussed. Students will be prepared to sit for the NHA Electrocardiograph (EKG).