Certificate in EKG Technician
offered by San Francisco State University

Public University
144 acre campus
Estd. 1899

Certificate in EKG Technician
at
SFSU
Overview

Develop a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the heart, including the cardiac conduction system and the relationship between electrical activity and cardiac function

Duration	3 months
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Total fee	₹1.08 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	UG Certificate

Certificate in EKG Technician
at
SFSU
Highlights

Earn a certificate after completion of the course
24/7 instructor support
Engaging labs, student exercises, course videos and animated simulations

Certificate in EKG Technician
at
SFSU
Course details

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

High School Graduates
College Students
Career Changers
Healthcare Support Staff

What are the course deliverables?

Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
Principles of Electrocardiography
EKG Equipment and Technology
EKG Procedure and Technique
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Interpretation

More about this course

This course is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals seeking to pursue a career as EKG technicians
In this course students will gain a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the heart, including the cardiac conduction system and the relationship between electrical activity and cardiac function

Certificate in EKG Technician
at
SFSU
Curriculum

Detailed anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system

Medical disease processes and terminology

Medical ethics and legal aspects of patient contact

Electrocardiography and echocardiography

An introduction to the components, function, and proper use of the EKG machine

The normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement

12-lead placement and other practices

Role of the EKG technician

Function of the EKG department in a variety of settings (hospital, clinic, office, mobile service)

Medical terminology related to electrocardiography

Care and safety of patients including medical and legal aspects of patient care

Electrophysiology, the conduction system of the heart, and the cardiac cycle

Basic EKG interpretation of normal rhythms and arrhythmias

EKG troubleshooting including recognizing artifacts

Waves and measurements

EKG strip analysis (P,Q,R,S,T wave-form interpretation)

Identification of rhythms using the 12-lead EKG

Pacemakers

Holter monitoring and the echocardiogram

Certificate in EKG Technician
at
SFSU
Entry Requirements

Eligibility criteria Up Arrow Icon

Education: High school/ Diploma

Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
Most students are admitted to the University in conditionally classified standing. Admission conditions are determined by the program and must be met within the specified time frame set by the program