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Course Description

 

Permission required prior to enrollment

 

Contact cehealth@cpcc.edu for details

 

This course is designed to prepare the student to become a certified EKG technician.

Course Outline

  1. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Cardiac conduction system
  3. Normal cardiac rhythm and
  4. Cardiac dysrhythmias
  5. Patient prep
  6. EKG machine operation
  7. Running and mounting EKG strips
  8. Reading and interpreting cardiac lead tracings
  9. Basics of capnography
  10. Certification Prep

Learner Outcomes

This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and Technician/Monitor. The course will cover 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. Skills will include operating EKG equipment, running and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting cardiac lead tracings and to understand the basics of capnography as it relates to heart function. Upon completion, student will be eligible to take the CET (Certified EKG Technician) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association).

  

Notes

  • Classroom lecture
  • Labs skills
  • Lab demonstration
  • Written and Practical Exam

Prerequisites

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Accrediting Associations

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Application

Name
EKG Technician Application
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Section Title
EKG Technician
FIS ID
345765
Section Schedule
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
M
Time
5:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
112.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
Lab Fee $27.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
11.2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 01, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 01, 2025
Section Notes

For application link please go online to Destiny One or email CEHealth@cpcc.edu. 

TOTAL HOURS: 112 
Class meets in-person on Mondays from 5:30pm-9pm for a total of 49 hours (14 days x 3.5 hours) and online (asynchronous) via Brightspace on Wednesdays for a total of 63 hours
 

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) ECGs Made Easy by Aehlert Mosby, Incorporated 6 edition ISBN 9780323401302
Accrediting Associations
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