ECG/ EKG CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Course Objectives:

• To understand the technical components of Electrocardiography

• To understand application and use of ECG Equipment and supplies in the medical field

• To have the knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the EKG technician and how it relates to patient care.

• To demonstrate understanding of normal electrophysiology of the cardiac system

• To recognize normal waveforms in the electrical conduction of the cardiac system

• To identify common variations in the electrical conduction of cardiac system

• To distinguish deadly heart rhythms in the electrical conduction of the cardiac system

• To demonstrate understanding and differences of 3, 5 and 12 lead cardiac monitoring devices and various electrode attachments

 

Course Prerequisite:

• Nursing or Medical background

• Degree or Diploma in a medical discipline OR a minimum of 1 year experience in a medical setting

• Student undergoing Diploma program in medical and healthcare

• English Proficiency

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Program Duration 

Our Different EKG /ECG programs are as follows-

• Certificate of EKG /ECG (Basic Program) - Equal to 15-20 hrs   

• Certificate of EKG /ECG (Advanced Program)-  Equal to  40 hrs   

 

Our Hybrid program (Online Study followed by practical at our campus) can be completed within 3 days to 1 week time. You can start the program any day of the week after registration. 

 

(We offer our students Online and Blended format program options) 

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Course Highlights

• Registered College with the Ministry of  Colleges & Universities - Govt. of Ontario

• Leading provider of Healthcare programs in Canada

• Attractive fees 

• Great quality training

• Experienced healthcare faculties with vast knowledge and Industry experience dedicated to help students throughout the course 

• A small group of 3-6 students, for personalized attention and best practical learning experience

• Certificate given on the same day of completion

• Emphasis on one-to-one support

• Excellent response from the past and present students regarding training and program.

 

Course Content

• Introduction to Electrocardiography

• Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiovascular system

• Cardiovascular system and EKG

• Electrical Conduction System of the Heart

• Basic waveform analysis

• Components of obtaining an accurate EKG reading

• the Role and responsibilities of person obtaining &/or monitoring EKG

• ECG Equipment and supplies

• Patient preparation, related legal and ethical issues

• Performing 1 / 3 / 5 / 12-lead ECG

• Identification and measures to fix common artifacts

• Mounting and Basic interpretation

• Taking ECG reading with different ECG Machines