ECG Technician Certification Course

Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) provides valuable information to the cardiologist about the electrical activity in the heart. The EKG is a highly specialized and technical tool for assessing cardiac function and diagnosing cardiac disease.

RCI's Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) Technician Certification Course is a 50-hour program completed over 6 days. This course prepares students for cardiac monitoring including Holter, 12 Lead EKG, and Stress Testing. Successful completion of this course will qualify the student to sit for and take the ASPT (American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians) or NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) national EKG certification examination.

The curriculum includes:

Introduction and Indications for EKG Testing
The Anatomy and Physiology: Function
Cardiovascular Physiology
Basic Electrocardiology
Electrical Conduction
The Electrocardiogram
Introduction to Sinus Rhythms
Introduction to Atrial Rhythms
Introduction to Junctional Rhythms
Introduction to Ventricular Rhythms
Introduction to Heart Block Rhythms
Introduction to Pacemaker Rhythms
Assessment and Treatment of Patient with Cardiac Emergency
Use of Testing Equipment
Psychological Conditioning of the Patient

Classroom Information & Schedule

Electrocardiograph (ECG/EKG) Technician Certification Course

Classroom held at:
925 S. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 203-B, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Three Saturdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm and
Three Sundays from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Session times will vary.

Note: Class Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.