About
This program teaches students to become EKG/Cardiovascular technicians who can work in a variety of healthcare facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and physicians’ offices. Students will be taught how to perform a 12-lead EKG, properly maintain diagnostic equipment, recognize normal and abnormal sinus rhythms and monitor patients for cardiovascular disorders. An overview of anantomy and physiology, with emphasis on cardiac and vascular systems is taught along with medical terminology, basic patient care techniques, medical instrumentation, cardiac monitoring and testing, and cardiac wellness and rehabilitation. A clinical experience is offered along with classroom simulation of various technical procedures.
Organization
Atlantic Technical College - Arthur Ashe Jr. Campus
Atlantic Technical College, Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus, is a technical college campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, EKG Technician, Dental Assistant, and Medical Laboratory Assistant, alongside several technical trades. The campus also provides pre-college preparation, including Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, academic skills development, and English-language instruction. These preparatory services are offered face-to-face or online, and Adult Basic Education accepts new students on a rolling basis. This combination of allied health training and foundational academic support serves both career seekers and adults completing their basic education.