EKG Technician Certificate of Completion
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Summer one-hour information session (FREE!)
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 6:30pm
CSUDH EE 1210
Course Registration Number: 30136
Call 310-243-3741 to register.
THE PROGRAM
This comprehensive 50-hour EKG
(Electrocardiograph) Technician Certification
Program prepares students to function as
EKG Technicians and to take the American
Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT)– Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam in
addition to other National Certification
Exams. This course will include important
practice and background information on
anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical
disease processes, medical terminology,
medical ethics, legal aspects of patient
contact, the Holter monitor,
electrocardiography and echocardiography.
Location
All classes are held on the CSUDH campus in Carson. On-site instruction
is also available. Human Resource Management classes
are
convenient for people living and working in or near
Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton,
El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach,
Redondo Beach, San Pedro,
Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood,
Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of
the South Bay and Southern California.
What You Will Learn
EKG Technicians are responsible for
performing electrocardiogram tests in order
to monitor and record electrical impulses
transmitted by the heart. These tests include
basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG
which records activity for 24-48 hrs.), 12 lead
placement and Stress Tests (treadmill). They
assist a physician in diagnosing and treating
cardiac and blood vessel irregularities.
Employment Outlook
EKG Technicians work in physician offices,
hospitals, clinics, and other health care
facilities and organizations. EKG Technicians
also work for insurance companies to
establish health and life insurance policies.
Similar to other growing healthcare
professions, the demand for EKG Technicians
is expected to continue to grow substantially.
Who Should Attend
This is an entry level program geared towards
students of all ages wanting to enter the EKG
Technician Field.
Eligibility Requirements
Students should posses a high school
diploma and GED. Students should have a
command of the English language.
Special Features
The EKG Technician Certification Program
includes a graded final exam to help prepare
students for the ASPT – EKG Technician
Exam.
Certificate Requirements
A Certificate is awarded upon successful
completion of the program.
Costs
The cost of the program is $999 which
includes the cost of the materials.
SCHEDULED CLASSES
For further information contact:
Babette Wald: bwald@lists.csudh.edu
To Register
Call 310-243-3741 or 877-464-4557