This program prepares students to become certified EKG Technicians. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, including the electrical conduction system and how it affects heart function. This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches, and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Students will build skills in operating EKG equipment, including running and mounting strips, reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12-lead and 5-lead monitors, and understanding the basics of capnography related to heart function. Students successfully completing the program receive certificates and will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) Examination.
- Subject
- ICV
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- rockinghamcc.edu