About
This is a 6-week instructional hybrid learning course that includes 3 days of hands-on skills and practices with EKG equipment that will prepare participants to become EKG Technicians. EKG Technicians perform diagnostic tests which involve recording electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. These tests help doctors to detect and diagnose heart problems.
The EKG course includes an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, electrocardiography, and stress testing. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be eligible to sit for National Certification Exam through the National Health careers Association (NHA) and become a Nationally Certified EKG Technician.
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Next Level Educational Services
Next Level Educational Services is a healthcare training institution in LaPlace, Louisiana, preparing students for work in patient care and allied health fields. Its programs include Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, and BLS/CPR and First Aid Training. Instruction includes online learning paired with in-person practice for selected programs, including skills work with healthcare equipment. The Patient Care Technician offering combines Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician training. The Medical Assistant program includes online coursework and in-person skills practice, while the Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician programs similarly combine online study with practical training. The BLS course covers emergency recognition, chest compressions, ventilations, and AED use.