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This course teaches the proper preparation and electrode placement, operation of the ECG machine and the anatomy and function of the heart as it relates to the waveforms that are produced. Students learn to recognize all parts of the basic waveform, calculate heart rate and measure blood pressure. Knowledge is then expanded to include recognition and understanding of atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias, in particular ischemia and myocardial infarction. The course concludes with the identification of basic cardiovascular medications. Hands-on experience in our own clinical setting. Students will be eligible for the National Exam upon successful completion of the course.
Organization
Health Tech Of GA
Health Tech Of Georgia
Health Tech Of Georgia, headquartered in Warner Robins, GA, is a state-authorized healthcare trade school offering certification courses in various allied health science fields. Their programs, including Phlebotomy Technician, ECG/EKG Technician, Medical Terminology, Administrative Front Office, and Certified Nursing Assistant, emphasize hands-on training for practical skills essential in real-world medical settings. Students benefit from flexible scheduling with morning and evening classes, as well as bi-weekly payment plans, making quality healthcare education accessible to adult learners.
Highlights:
- Offers affordable, hands-on healthcare certification courses
- Flexible bi-weekly payment plans and class schedules available
- State-authorized certification courses in Georgia
- Programs prepare students for careers in laboratories, hospitals, and physician’s offices
- Emphasizes hands-on training and regulatory compliance
- Requires prerequisite classes for programs like phlebotomy