EKG Technician Career and Technical Certificate (EKG-VC)
This program prepares the student for employment as an electrocardiograph aide, electrocardiograph technician, EKG technician, or other job requiring knowledge of how to perform a 12-lead EKG and recognize a cardiac emergency. Course content includes normal cardiac function, the relationship of EKG markings to normal function, preparing a patient mentally and physically, setting up equipment properly, recognizing cardiac emergencies, interpersonal skills, an overview of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient care techniques, medical instrumentation, cardiovascular drugs, the interpretation of monitoring and testing results, medical ethics, cardiac wellness and rehabilitation, safe and efficient work practices, CPR, and employability skills.
Program graduates may sit for the EKG Technician National Certification Exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
The interested student should contact the Allied Health department for assistance in planning the program of study.
Department Head:
Christa Ruber, (850) 484-2301
cruber@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contact:
Wilma Duncans-Burnett, 484-2216
wduncans-burnett@pensacolastate.edu
Certificate Requirements (465 ch)
Required Courses