About
Community College of Philadelphia’s EKG Technician program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania prepares students to perform electrocardiograms in physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Instruction covers cardiac anatomy and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, stress testing, rhythm-strip interpretation, and use of the EKG machine. The program prepares learners for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. It is delivered online through anytime, asynchronous learning, with lessons and assignments completed within six months. The program includes video presentations, assessments, and activities. An optional volunteer externship may provide hands-on experience, with facility documentation potentially including health records, immunizations, drug screening, and criminal background checks.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: Register to Start Today!
- Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Organization
Community College of Philadelphia
Community College of Philadelphia is a college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering occupational education through Nurse Aide Training Program, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy programs, among other fields. Its nurse aide training combines classroom lecture, laboratory skills, and clinical practicum to prepare participants for work in long-term care facilities, hospices, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes. The noncredit certificate prepares participants for the Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Competency and Training Examination, and completed training and certification exams may provide college credit applicable to specific credit-bearing degree programs. The college also offers degree and certificate study alongside professional development and continuing education courses.