About
Southern Technical Institute’s EKG Technician test prep training course is offered at the Pinellas Park, Florida, campus. It trains healthcare workers to perform electrocardiogram tests, prepare patients, place leads, analyze EKG strips, and recognize rhythm and tracing problems, preparing participants for the National Healthcare Association Certified EKG Technician Exam. The course covers medical terminology, cardiac anatomy and physiology, the heart’s electrical conduction system, basic interpretation, and troubleshooting. To sit for the national exam, participants must hold a current BLS CPR for Healthcare Provider certification and complete the ECG/EKG Technician Training course.
Organization
Southern Technical Institute - Pinellas Campus
Southern Technical Institute’s Pinellas Park Campus is a healthcare training institution in Pinellas Park, Florida. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Emergency Medical Technician, and Home Health Aide training. The institution also provides online courses, continuing education courses, and healthcare employment resources. Its healthcare education includes CNA preparation with classroom equipment and supplies, along with training connected to Florida CNA testing and licensing requirements. The Pinellas Park campus serves the Tampa Bay area and functions as a Prometric regional test center in Pinellas County, with additional in-facility testing available in Pinellas County. Southern Technical Institute also provides training through classroom and online formats.