Become an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician 

The Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician (HLSC 112) is a course that prepares individuals for entry level employment opportunities as an 心电图技术员.  课程重点 on the basic principles of performing and recording electrocardiograms in the medical office or acute care clinical setting.

  • 课程长度:

    1 semester (4 units) pass/no pass course

  • 课程完成:
    • Certificate of Course Completion
    • Eligible to take the ASPT-Electrocardiography Technician exam and the National EKG Technician Certification exam

What is an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician?

An 心电图技术员, is a healthcare worker who works in a clinical setting and performs the following functions: cardiac monitoring, administrating cardiac tests, analyzing cardiac rhythms, and recording cardiac activity of patients used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

心电图技术员s perform tasks in the general care of hospital, clinic, and other ambulatory 保健机构.  心电图技术员s work directly under the supervision of other licensed medical personnel and perform services that require less training, therefore, freeing the more advanced skilled staff to perform more specialized duties.  典型的服务 and responsibilities of an 心电图技术员 include:

  • Performing electrocardiograms
  • Recognizing abnormal heart rhythms
  • Assisting with cardiac monitoring
  • Ensuring appropriate lead placement when performing electrocardiograms
  • Entering patient data into electronic health record or other patient data system

Application Process

The online application for the 心电图技术员 course will be available during the 应用周期.  The 应用周期 will close when enough candidates to fill the section(s) have been selected.  It is important to read through all of the information 申请前.

申请日期:

  • February 20 - March 10: applicants who apply during this 应用周期 will begin the course in the Summer Intersession, if selected.
  • 6月15日至7月1日: applicants who apply during this 应用周期 will begin the course in the Fall semester, if selected.
  • October 1 - October 20: applicants who apply during this 应用周期 will begin the course in the Winter Intersession, if selected.
  • November 1- November15: applicants who apply during this 应用周期 will begin the course in the Spring semester, if selected.

Winter 2024 心电图技术员 course schedule:

讲座

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1/9/2024 through 2/15/2024, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

On Campus Skills Lab

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 1/9/2024 through 2/15/2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Off Campus Clinical

  • 7 hours per week in addition to any scheduled hours from 1/9/2024 through 2/15/2024. Instructor will provide detailed information on the specific time for the off campus clinical requirement once the course has begun.

Note: Applicants must be 18 years or older, provide proof of U.S. High School graduation, GED or Foreign Equivalency Report (requires translation). 心电图技术员 course clinical sites require anyone assisting with the provision of care within their facility or completing clinical rotations to be 18 years or older.  In order to successfully complete the 心电图技术员 course, you must complete both the theory and clinical components 当然.

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