Electrocardiogram Technician Certificate - ECG, EKG

This comprehensive 40-hour course (including labs) will assist students in preparing for ECG certification exams. Students will learn the skills necessary to obtain quality 12 leads in a variety of medical settings. A blended course including both theory and hands-on instruction. ***Video files for this course can be found under "CCMA Videos" in our Program Support Materials Collection and on our Youtube channel.***
Date:
2015-10-01
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Assignment, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Syllabus, Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
Roane State Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
ECG, EKG, electrocardiogram, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, heart, arrhythmia, cardiac cycle, cardiac system, ECG placement, ECG strip analysis, waveform interpretation, 12 lead, HIPAA, patient care

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
TN Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
48 hours or 8 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
See the quality rubric included with this course content.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers

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Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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