$1199 50 classroom hours + 40-hour externship

This comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the ASPT-Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other National Certification Exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. PLEASE NOTE: After the successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam.

15 classes @ 3.5 hours each at Adult Learning Center

3517 (01), Sep 16 to Jan 27, 6:00 PM-9:30 PM, Wednesday

Class will not meet Nov 11, Nov 25, and Dec 16 through Jan 1.