Electrocardiogram (EKG-12 Leads) Technician Course
Interested in working in the health care field?
This course will prepare you to work as an EKG technician in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices and other health care facilities. After completing this course you will be able to analyze cardiac rhythms and 12 lead EKGs.
Course Information
This comprehensive 30 hour EKG technician course prepares 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to function as EKG and Monitor technicians.
Upon successful completion of this course, an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Continuing Education Certificate of completion will be presented to each student. No previous healthcare experience is needed for this course.
Course Topics
- Introduction to cardiac medical terminology
- Care and safety of patients, medical and legal aspects.
- Anatomy of the heart, conduction system, circulation system
- Electrical conduction system of the heart
- Cardiac cycle
- EKG strip analysis (P, QRS, T)
- EKG rhythms analysis
- 12 lead EKG placement
- Basic understanding of 12-lead EKGs
- Holter monitoring lead placement
- The basics of stress testing
- Understanding the role of the EKG and Monitoring Technician
Summer Fast Track
The in-person sessions will take place on the Boca Campus.
- Monday, August 17th via Zoom- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday, August 18th in person- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Wednesday, August 19thÌýin person- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Thursday, August 20th in person- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Registration and Course Fees
Parking fees are not included in the cost of the course.
All materials are included.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 51³Ô¹ÏÍø $350.00 (Must have an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Z Number and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø E-mail)
Non-51³Ô¹ÏÍø 51³Ô¹ÏÍø $575.00 (Must have a state identification.
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For more information, please email ekg@fau.edu or call Tel: (561) 297-3307
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Refund Policy for Continuing education Course.
Once the class starts we are not able to provide a refund. However, prior to the start of class a 20% fee will be charged for processing and university fee.