• Medical Training Institute of New York

EKG

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technicians operate and maintain EKG machines. Significant advances in the treatment of heart disease have been made in recent years, but treatment is most effective when early detection of heart disease is made.

Overview

The EKG Technician program at the Medical Training Institute of New York provides students with the opportunity to study electrocardiograms. The course will prepare the student for an entry-level EKG technician position. The course includes hands-on training along with certification preparation.

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technicians operate and maintain EKG machines. Significant advances in treating heart disease have been made in recent years, but treatment is most effective when early detection of heart disease is made. One of the primary diagnostic tools physicians rely upon is the electrocardiograph (EKG) machine, which detects and records the electronic impulses transmitted by the heart during and between heartbeats. This program focuses on training in the diagnoses of the heart rate of patients using the EKG machine.

EKG Technicians are healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic tests that help doctors identify cardiovascular problems in patients. The tests can help discover any irregularities in the heart that could lead to a heart attack or heart disease. They work primarily in hospitals but can also work in long-term specialty care facilities or private practices. The EKG technician explains the test to patients prior to conducting them. Once the patient is on the machine, the technician monitors heart performance and the patient’s blood pressure. Other duties include:

  • Execute EKG services according to the hospital’s procedures
  • Maintain EKG equipment and any required inventory needed to run tests
  • Perform related administrative tasks including recording results, filing and data entry
  • Attend additional training programs as required by the healthcare system, including safety procedures
  • Perform and schedule EKG tests

What does an EKG Technician do?

EKG technicians are vital to the medical community. Most EKG technicians begin their careers working jobs as health aides, nursing assistants, or while pursuing an associate degree in cardiovascular technology. They often work in settings like emergency rooms, cardiac units, and medical offices:

  • Recording and reporting EKG results, Holter monitoring tests, and stress tests,
  • Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
  • Knowing signs of poor circulation, heart attacks, heart abnormalities, and more
  • Using pertinent medical terminology
  • Assessing vital signs of patients

Program Summary

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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  • Medical Terminology
  • Introduction to EKG
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Safety and Health
  • EKG Practice on Mannequin
  • EKG Live Practice
  • Career Development
  • NHA Examination Prep

WHO WILL BENEFIT

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Those Considering Nursing

If your goal is to become a nurse, starting out as an EKG Technician is a great opportunity to explore the nursing field. You'll get the chance to work alongside LPNs and RNs in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills along the way

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Aspiring Medical Professionals

Working as an EKG Technician gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn

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Job Stability

Employment of EKG technicians is projected to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 19,500 openings for EKG technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

THE MTI ADVANTAGE

  • Experience Faculty and Staff
  • 100% Medical and Healthcare Programs
  • State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment’s
  • State-of-the-Art Classrooms
  • All instructors are Practitioners in their field
  • Workshops to enter the Workforce
  • Guaranteed Internships/Externships (Hands on Training)
  • Affiliated with top Hospitals and clinics
  • Career Development Skill
  • Job placement Assistant

Schedule of Sessions Options

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Morning Classes

The day program is 7 weeks long. Students attend classes 12 hours a week attending classes Monday through Wednesday.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening Classes

The evening program is 7 weeks long. Students complete 12 hours a week attending classes Monday through Wednesday.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Weekend Classes

The weekend program is 7 weeks long, where students complete 12 hours a week attending classes on Saturday and Sunday.