About
HPI’s six-week program will prepare you for a career in the fast-growing field of ECG Technician. An Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician, also known as a Cardiographic technician or EKG/ECG technician, is vital in today’s healthcare industry. As an ECG technician, you are responsible for performing diagnostic tests related to patients’ heart rhythm and the electrical activity of a heartbeat. You will work directly with patients in a variety of circumstances. Duties as an ECG technician include: Attaching electrodes to patient's chest, arms, and legs, Performing electrocardiograms, Explaining procedures to patients, Monitoring patients' blood pressure, Positioning patients. ECG technicians must have strong analytical skills to interpret test results and a compassionate demeanor with patients who view electrocardiograms as stressful procedures.
Organization
Health Professionals Institute
Health Professionals Institute
Health Professionals Institute, a state-approved private vocational school founded in 2003 and headquartered in Federal Way, Washington, US, specializes in healthcare education for the Greater Seattle Area. It offers both online and on-campus classes with a curriculum that integrates compassionate caregiving with modern techniques. The institute is dedicated to providing affordable, student-centered training that prepares professionals for real-world healthcare challenges, emphasizing personalized learning and career readiness through job placement assistance via a staffing agency partnership.
Highlights:
- Only school in Washington state offering specialized medication assistance training courses
- Cutting-edge, hands-on healthcare education
- Small class sizes for enhanced learning and retention
- Advanced technological learning aids to boost student expertise
- Comprehensive healthcare programs including Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Home Care, Phlebotomy Technician, and various specialty courses