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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
363717
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 20, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
May 20, 2026 to Jul 15, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
W, M
Time
6:00PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 27, 2026 to Jul 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
112.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
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
Drop Request Deadline
May 13, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
May 13, 2026
Instructors
  • Sadekqua Shaw
Section Notes

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

ONLINE: 56 hours, 5/20-7/15, Brightspace
CLASSROOM: 56 hours, M/W, 6 PM-9:30 PM (16 days x 3.5 hours)

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