EKG TECHNICIAN | NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION

Offers a comprehensive course that will prepare students to sit for the EKG Technician National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam. Students will be introduced to the basic anatomy and physiology terminology associated with the heart and circulatory systems, signs and symptoms of diseases, and the electrophysiology/conduction system of the heart. Other topics that are covered include medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, and stress testing. Students will be taught to use and operate ECG equipment. Lab sessions will provide hands-on practice for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices, as well as allow students to meet the requirement for performing EKGs on live individuals. The course has 60 hours of instructor-led sessions in the classroom. Students must attend all classes and complete assignments, including all practical skills. To sit for the NHA certifying exam, candidates must meet the requirements specified by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), including a high school diploma or equivalent. Call for more detailed information.