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Course Description

This comprehensive EKG/ECG Technician course prepares students to function as an EKG/ECG Technician. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy of the heart and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, the Holter monitor, electrocardiography and echocardiography.

Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, lead placement and other clinical practices. EKG Technicians also analyze printed readings of EKG tests, measuring various “cardiac intervals and complexes” and determining normal vs. abnormal EKG.

Topics include anatomy and physiology of the heart, set-up and operation of the ECG/EKG machine, identification and description of basic waveforms and placement of electrodes.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
ECG/EKG Technician
FIS ID
186046
Type
Clinical
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Oct 06, 2025 to Oct 22, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
60.0
Location
  • Main Campus - Edison
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $999.00
CEUs
6 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 29, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 29, 2025
Section Notes

After completing this course, you will be eligible to take the national certification exam through NHA for EKG Technician.  After completing this course, you’ll be able to perform essential job responsibilities of EKG technicians, such as: 

-Monitor readings 
-Ensure the machine is attached properly and in working order 
-Record results of the EKG tests 
-Take a patient’s medical history 
-Check the quality of recorded data 
-Assist technologists and physicians during procedures

No class 10/13/25.

Required: EKG calipers & Textbook needed for FIRST class available at College Bookstore. (middlesexcc.bncollege.com/shop/middlesex-cc/home).

 

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