ECG/ EKG (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM) 

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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Course Duration and Schedule (Weekends / Week days)

Duration- 1 Day - Refresher Course

2 -3  Days - Comprehensive Program

Schedule- Week days/ Weekends/Evenings

Course Highlights

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

• Leading provider of Healthcare programs in GTA

• 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

• Lots of practical knowledge and experience related to various techniques

• 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

A NOTE TO OUR STUDENTS ON COVID-19:

We are closely monitoring the developments related with the COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to spread, there's nothing more important to us than the well-being of our students, staff and community.

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Considering the current situation, we are offering our students following option:

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ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Students can opt for online Certificate program option. Our EKG/ECG certificate- Online program is a form of instructor-led study program for those who cannot attend on-campus classes on a regular basis. The study material will be provided to students online by the Instructor, which one will have access for 2 weeks period. There will be an Online Evaluation Test at the end of the Program for gradation. The certificate will be provided at the completion of program. The student will have the option of attending Practical session on 90 minutes (with 1 on 1 practice) on any future convenient date in next 4 months or whenever the Coronavirus related situation improves.

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