Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: CNGE-0014 Organization's ID: GES1016 Organization: Cengage Group/ed2go Location: Online Length: 170 hours (6 months) Dates Offered: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2027 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Intro to EKG Tech I Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: EKG Technician is a certification preparation course that will prepare learners for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG certification exam. Learning Outcomes: Summarize the role and responsibilities of an EKG Technician. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. Choose legal and ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of the clients. Apply appropriate communication, teamwork, and ethics in working with patients and health care team members. Apply quality and safety standards for performing an EKG. Recall the tools, equipment, and preparations required to perform an EKG. Recall the steps to perform an EKG. Analyze diagnostic EKG results. Interpret diagnostic EKG results. Identify the signs, symptoms, and appropriate response to adverse events and cardiac emergencies. General Topics: Introduction: EKG Technician Ethics, Compliance, and Communications Safety and Patient Care Patient Vital Signs Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Anatomy and Physiology of The Heart EKG Equipment, Settings and Supplies Maintenance and Disinfection Patient Preparation and Positioning Lead Placement and Artifacts Monitoring Patient Condition, Adverse Reactions, and Emergencies Fundamentals of EKG Analysis: EKG Tracing and Waveforms Fundamentals of EKG Analysis: Intervals, Segments, Complexes & How to Check Their Symmetry, Direction and Amplitude EKG Analysis: Heart Rate Calculation EKG Analysis: Determining the Heart Rhythm EKG Analysis: Heart Electrical Physiology EKG Interpretation: Sinus and Atrial Arrhythmias EKG Interpretation: Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias, Heart Blocks EKG Interpretation: Pacemakers EKG Interpretation: Cardiac Emergencies The Way Forward: NHA Test Preparation and Career Path Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Discussion Practical Exercises Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Clinical Experience (optional) Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Cengage Group/ed2go Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CNGE-0001) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CNGE-0018) Child Development Associate (CNGE-0015) Clinical Dental Assistant (CNGE-0016) CompTIA A+ Certification Training (CNGE-0009) CompTIA Network+ Certification Training (CNGE-0010) CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (CNGE-0006) Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (CNGE-0017) Human Resource Professional (CNGE-0007) View All Courses Page Content