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Emergency Medical & Allied Health Programs: EKG/Cardiovascular Technician
All Classes are held at:
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
400 West Stephen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
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304-260-4380 ext 2302
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EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. These test include basic EKG's, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG which records activity for 24-48 hours), 12-lead placement and Stress Test (treadmill). They assist a physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood vessel irregularities.
EKG Technicians work in physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities and organizations. EKG Technicians also work for insurance companies to establish health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG Technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially.Average Salary*
$18,000 - $27,500
Educational Requirements*
People interested in becoming a EKG Technician should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
This comprehensive 50 hour Certified EKG Technician Program prepares students to function as EKG/Cardiovascular Technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam, in addition to other National Certification Exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, respiratory therapy assisting, electro cardiology and echo cardiology. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs, including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the Holter monitor, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, echo cardiology, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. EKG Technicians also analyze printed readings of EKG test, measuring various "peaks and troughs" and determining normal vs. abnormal EKG. The EKG/Cardiovascular Technician Certification Program includes a graded final exam to help prepare students for the ASPT-EKG Technician Exam.
