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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.

Financial aid

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.

Organization

Horizon Healthcare Institute - Fort Myers

Horizon Healthcare Institute, Fort Myers campus, is a healthcare training institution in Fort Myers, Florida. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, and Practical Nursing (PN). The locally owned institute provides nursing education through active practicing nurses and offers a nursing bridge program connecting different levels of nursing education. It also provides continuing education for healthcare professionals and serves as a State Testing site for certification exams. Flexible scheduling and continuous enrollment are part of the institute’s instructional model. The Fort Myers campus is one of three Florida campuses operated by Horizon Healthcare Institute, alongside locations in Melbourne and Port Charlotte.

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Location

4048 Evans Avenue, Suite 301, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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