EKG Technician Schools
Becoming an EKG Technician begins with formal training. The only prerequisite is that you have completed your high school diploma or GED. There are now several certificate and associate degree programs that can be completed in a relatively short period of time. Some of these programs are part of a larger cardiovascular technology program which allows the student to become educated and trained on EKG monitoring. Those who wish the become certified in holter monitoring generally need to take additional courses as the procedure requires more in depth training, skill, and understanding.
EKG Technician Programs
Most EKG programs are designed to prepare you to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician examination. The courses in typical EKG programs consist of the following topics:
- Anatomy of the Heart
- Physiology of the Heart
- Heart Diseases and Irregularities
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Ethics
- Electrocardiography (EKG) Basics
- Holter Monitoring Applied Learning
- EKG Machinery - Equipment Practice
- Electrode Placement & Treadmill
EKG & Cardiovascular Technology Schools:
California
Programs offered:
Lab Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist, Medical Asst, Optical/Optometric Asst, Pharmacy Tech
Programs offered:
Cardiac Sonography, Medical Asst, Radiologic Tech, Sonography/Ultrasound, Vascular Sonography, X-Ray Technician/Medical Asst
Florida
Programs offered:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Vascular Sonography, Health Information Mgmt, Health Science, Health Services Admin, Health Svcs Mgmt, Medical Asst, Medical Lab Tech, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Asst, Physical Therapy Asst, Radiologic Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Sports Medicine & Fitness Tech
Illinois
Programs offered:
Clinical Lab Science, Health Care Ethics, Perfusion Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Vascular Ultrasound
Kentucky
Programs offered:
Clinical Asst, Clinical Lab Asst, Health Care Reimbursement Specialist, Health Unit Coordinator, Invasive Cardiovascular Tech, Limited Medical Radiography, Medical Admin Asst, Medical Admin Mgmt, Medical Asst, Medical Coding, Medical Lab Science, Medical Massage Therapy, Medical Transcription, Ophthalmic Asst, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Surgical Tech, Radiologic Tech
New Jersey
Programs offered:
Anesthesia Tech, Cardiovascular Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech
Programs offered:
Allied Health, Cardiovascular Sonography, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Tech
New York
Programs offered:
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Tech, Pharmacy Tech
Texas
Programs offered:
Anesthesia Tech, Cardiovascular Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Asst Specialist, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Lab Tech, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech
Programs offered:
Dental Asst, Medical Asst, Medical Asst w/X-Ray & EKG, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech
Programs offered:
Lab Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant
Programs offered:
Dental Asst, Medical Asst - Clinical/Clerical, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Practice Mgmt, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy/EKG Tech
Virginia
Programs offered:
Billing & Coding, Hemodialysis Tech, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy/EKG Tech
Ontario
Programs offered:
Addictions & Community Services, Cardiology Tech, Dental Office & Chairside Asst, Esthetics, Intra Oral Level II Dental Asst, Hospital Patient Registration, Massage Therapy, Medical Lab Asst, Medical Office Admin, Physiotherapist Asst
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