This program prepares students for employment as an Electrocardiograph Aide (EKG Technician) in hospitals, out-patients centers, clinics, diagnostic labs, medical centers and other medical facilities. An Electrocardiograph Aide (EKG Technician) prepare the area for testing, instructing patients, positioning of leads and the use of gels and other substances, and supplies utilized in the testing procedures. The students will learn the composition of the heart, its blood flow, layers of the heart, cardiac muscle, heart valves, cardiac cycles, heart rate, the pathology of diseases, law and ethics, critical policies and procedures including universal precautions, infection control, OSHA and CLIA guidelines and how they apply to the Electrocardiograph Aide’s duties and responsibilities. Students of the Electrocardiograph Aide program must complete the Health Science Core Module in conjunction with the Electrocardiograph Aide program. This program mainly associates with laboratory demonstrations, you will be trained you in the following area(s): Safe and Efficient work practices, Legal and Ethical responsibilities, Safety and Supplies relevant to the function of an Electrocardiograph Aide, Techniques in using and maintenance of Electrocardiography instruments.

The Practical Nursing Program consists of 1350 hours of instruction made up of didactic (603 hours), Laboratory (72 hours), and clinical instruction (675 hours). Students will perform nursing skills in the laboratory and clinical setting under the direct supervision of a registered Nurse instructor. Hands-On Learning Includes: Advance Nursing Skills; Anatomy and Physiology; Nutrition and Infection Control; Clinical experience in Medical, Surgical, Obstetric, Pediatric, and Geriatric nursing. Clinical experience in both Acute and Long term care facilities; Pharmacology and Administration of Medications; Basic Life Support (BLS) course.

The Home Health Aide certification class offered by Horizon Healthcare Institute - Fort Myers (HHI) located in Fort Myers, FL is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care to elderly, disabled, and ill individuals in their homes. The course covers topics such as infection control, nutrition, safety, and communication, and upon completion, students will be eligible to take the National Home Health Aide Certification Exam. HHI also offers job placement assistance to help students find

The Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) certification class offered by Horizon Healthcare Institute - Fort Myers (HHI) provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified in the field of electrocardiography. This course covers the fundamentals of ECG technology and the principles of electrocardiography, as well as the skills required to successfully interpret an ECG. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA