Certified EKG Technician

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Summary

Course Number(s)

ECRD 1011

Tuition

$879

Meeting Type

Hybrid

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Questions? CWLask[at] grayson [dot] edu

Description

Join us on your journey to becoming a Certified EKG Technician, a role that plays a vital part in the healthcare industry.

The EKG Technician course presents the student with knowledge of the heart’s anatomy, physiology, function, how it produces electricity, and how one records this electricity with an EKG / ECG machine and/or a telemetry monitor. Students must enroll in ECRD 1011 (64 classroom hours). Note: Healthcare program requirements must be met prior to enrollment.

The course explores how to interpret EKG changes in commonly seen diseases, and important heart rhythm disturbances. This course introduces the student to the skills required for employment in an EKG stress testing laboratory, as well as an ambulatory EKG monitoring center.

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be prepared to take the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) examination. Included in the cost of this course is one attempt at the CET examination, which will be scheduled by the instructor and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The textbook and study guide, and practice exams are included with the tuition. Additional funding sources may exist for qualified students.

Students must pay for SurScan background & drug screening prior to enrollment ($139)

Requirements

Next Class Dates:

Not currently available.

Registration Deadline & Mandatory Orientation:

The deadline to complete pre-enrollment tasks and register for this course is: To be determined.

The orientation will include:

A tutorial on accessing Canvas, our online course dashboard

A drug screening and background check

If you have not already, register for SurScan and access Surpath. Please upload all immunization documents and complete any immunizations you need prior to the registration deadline. Note that the student is responsible for SurScan’s $140.00 registration fee.

If you need assistance, please reach out to us: CWLask@grayson.edu

Or reach out to SurScan directly at: clientservices@surscan.com

Drug Screens & Background Checks:

Grayson College will schedule a mandatory drug and background screening for this class. This is required, and failure to pass either screening will result in dismissal from this course. If you have concerns regarding your background information, please reach out to us prior to registration.

If you need assistance, please reach out to us: CWLask@grayson.edu

Immunizations:

Proof of Immunity: Students must provide either their immunization records or titer tests showing immunity to be eligible for clinicals. Without these documents, students will not be permitted to attend clinical sessions and will need to drop the course. (Scholarships may have additional requirements).

In-Series Vaccinations: Students who are in the process of completing a vaccination series (e.g., have one dose but have not completed the second) are considered "in series." These students must schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider to receive the missing vaccinations. They will be allowed to attend clinicals while completing their series.

Varicella (Chicken Pox) - Proof of either:
- two documented doses of varicella immunization
- OR a titer blood test confirming immunity
Hepatitis B Series - Proof of either:
- a completed three-injection series of Hepatitis B vaccinations, or proof of in-series status
- a completed two-injection series of Heplisav, or proof of in-series status
- a titer test confirming immunity (positive reading)
MMR Series - Proof of either:
- a completed two-injection series of MMR vaccinations, or proof of in-series status
- a titer test confirming immunity (positive reading)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDAP) within the past ten years
- DTAP or TD are not acceptable substitutes
Meningococcal Vaccine - Proof of either:
- one dose within five years and at least ten days prior to the first day of class (if applicant is 21 or younger)
- ID verifying the applicant is twenty-two years or older
Influenza Vaccine - Most recent variation
TB Exam - Proof of either:
- a negative blood/skin test within the last twelve months
- a negative chest x-ray within five years
COVID Vaccine
- Grayson College does not require this vaccine, but some clinical agencies
  may. Waivers are considered, and requirements are
  subject to change. It is your choice to receive the COVID vaccine; if you
  choose not to attend your clinical education placement due to a vaccine
  requirement, we will try to accommodate your request. However, we
  cannot guarantee you an alternate placement, which may impact your
  program completion.

Additional Requirements:

CPR: Obtain or hold American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider level CPR certification.
- Please note that any programs which include this certification (CNA, PCT, CCMA, etc...) DO NOT REQUIRE that you be certified before class.
- All CPR classes must include a skills performance check-off and must be current (within two years)
- You can find course listings for BLS for Healthcare Providers on the Center for Workplace Learning website, or the AHA's website

Performance Requirements: In order to accomplish program outcomes, students must:
- Have visual acuity with/without corrective lenses to identify cyanosis, absence of respiratory movement in patients, and to read small print.
- Have hearing ability with/without auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker's face and to hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, call bells, and stethoscopic sounds.
- Have the physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lift patients, and move or maneuver in limited spaces.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, to speak succinctly and clearly, and explain simple patient care tasks.
- Have manual dexterity to perform assigned skills.
- Have the ability to function safely under stressful conditions, adapting to ever-changing clinical situations involving patient care.
- Be able to meet the performance, physical, and/or lift requirements of the assigned clinical agencies.

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