About
Training Direct’s Electrocardiogram Technician (ECG/EKG) program is offered at the Bridgeport, Connecticut campus. It trains students to prepare patients, attach electrodes, administer electrocardiograms, evaluate cardiac rhythms, and report findings to medical professionals, leading to a certificate of completion and an opportunity to earn CPR certification from the American Heart Association. The program provides classroom instruction and hands-on practice in an EKG Clinical Lab and CPR Lab, with day and weekend classes completed in as little as two weeks and 45 clock hours. The curriculum covers patient preparation, cardiovascular anatomy, lead placement, non-invasive tests, abnormal readings, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and CPR. No admission requirements are stated.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: CPR certification from the American Heart Association
Organization
Training Direct - Bridgeport Campus
Training Direct is an allied health training institution with a Bridgeport campus in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The school prepares students for healthcare-related occupational fields through programs in Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy. Its Bridgeport offerings are designed to support entry-level healthcare work and include training related to electronic medical records, nurse aide duties, patient care, blood collection, cardiac testing, and medical billing and coding. Training Direct also provides American Heart Association classes and identifies Spanish-language assistance as available. The campus is part of Training Direct, a division of Dorsey College, and focuses its local offerings on allied health and medical career preparation.