About
Progressive Medical Institute: Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Training
Embark on a fulfilling journey towards a valuable healthcare career with our EKG Technician Training Program.
What You Will Learn:
- Comprehending the heart's conduction system.
- Understanding the sites of action potential generation and its propagation.
- Differentiating between the effects of parasympathetic and sympathetic stimulation on the heart's conduction system.
- Recognizing the actions of the heart represented by p waves, PR intervals, QRS complex, and T waves.
- Proper placement of electrodes for accurate EKG readings.
- Calculating heart rates from EKG strips.
- Identifying and interpreting different heart rhythms and dysrhythmias.
- Knowledge of nursing interventions related to dysrhythmia.
As an EKG Technician, Your Responsibilities May Include:
- Conducting EKG tests.
- Recording EKG readings.
- Administering stress tests and Holter monitoring tests.
- Providing EKG data to physicians.
Upon completion, this comprehensive program prepares you for an entry-level position as an EKG Technician. So, gear up for a significant role in patient care and diagnostics in the healthcare field.
Organization
Progressive Medical Institute
Progressive Medical Institute
Progressive Medical Institute is a higher education institution focused on medical technician training, offering specialized programs like Phlebotomy Technician and Electrocardiogram Technician courses. The school emphasizes practical skills for medical technical careers, community empowerment through accessible, quality education, and a patient-centered learning approach. They aim to produce qualified medical extenders and professionals to support local healthcare systems, providing an alternative pathway to a medical career without a doctoral degree.
Highlights:
- 100% passing rate on the national examination
- Dedicated to empowering students with high quality, affordable medical technical education
- Hybrid phlebotomy program combining online and in-person training
- Focuses on comprehensive hands-on skill development in blood collection methods