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EKG Technician Training: The Journey Begins Here
Program Overview: Our EKG Technician Training is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of EKG recording techniques and the fundamental principles of cardiac electrophysiology. This course will also help learners familiarize themselves with medical terminology, medical law, and adequately prepare them for the national certification exam for EKG technicians.
Responsibilities of an EKG Technician: As an EKG technician, your role includes performing routine EKGs under the guidance of a Cardiologist, Internist, or Surgeon. Your daily tasks will involve preparing patients for testing, operating the EKG machine, and recording the standard 12-lead EKG.
Job Market and Opportunities: Successful completion of this course opens doors to several job opportunities in various healthcare settings including, but not limited to, Physician Offices, Laboratories, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Senior Assisted Living Care, and Long Term Care Homes.
Training Course Content:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Structure and Function of All Medical Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Law & Ethics
- EKG Training
- Understanding Supplies and Equipment Needed for EKG Recording
- Identification of EKG Machine and its Components
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Access Institute
Access Institute is a career-training school in Kew Gardens, New York, serving learners in medical, information technology, business, and media-related fields. Programs listed for the school include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, #C sharp Training & Certification, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Home Health Aide, and Medical Assistant, among others. Additional offerings include patient care, pharmacy, medical office administration, project management, software quality assurance, SharePoint, and security training. The school describes its programs as focused on job skills and knowledge, with an emphasis on personal growth and career preparation. Access Institute also provides business applications and new media production programs, along with in-house and on-site corporate training for companies and nonprofit organizations. Its stated educational approach includes a warm, friendly learning environment and support for students developing new skills.