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The
EKG Technician is an extremely important member of the health care
team. The Manhattan Institute offers a comprehensive EKG Diploma
course to qualified candidates.
The Doctor's diagnosis of heart disease is based upon the interpretation
of EKG Tracings. The well trained EKG Technician is an integral
part of the management of patients with heart disease. EKG's are
also performed before and after operations, during physicals, examinations
of patiens over 40, for patients with a history of heart disease,
when patients are experiencing chest pains, and when the Doctor
deems it neccessary.
Students are encouraged to register early, as seating is very limited.
Course subjects to include:
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Introduction
to Electrocaridography
EKG Equipment and Supplies
Medical Terminology
Anatomy of the Heart
Physiology of the Heart
Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
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EKG Interpretaion
Vital Signs
Specialized Procedures Related to Electrocardiography
Safety Considerations
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As an EKG Technician...
... you will be expected to assist the physician with the cardiac catheterization procedure – placement of a small catheter/tube which is threaded through an artery near the patient's groin to the heart. This process assists the doctor in reading the heart rhythm and rate, and in determining if any blockages exist in blood vessels that directly supply blood to the heart muscle. Besides assisting the doctor with the actual placement of the catheter, the EKG Tech may also be responsible for setting up or cleaning the EKG machine, documenting the status of the patient and processing any related reports.
Your course of study at Manhattan Institute will give you both the education and the skills to get started
on becoming an Electrocardiogram Technician. To sign up now or to just speak to someone regarding any questions you might have, feel free to call Manhattan Institute at 212-564-1234, where our operators are available 7 days a week to help.
Once You Become an EKG Technician...
...you are considered to be very much a part of the patient's heart disease treatment as the attending physician's diagnosis, of the patient, is partly based upon the EKG Tracings. The EKG test is usually requested to be performed before and after operations, during annual physical check ups – especially as a part of exams of patients over 40, - for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains, and whenever an attending physician or health care supervisor deems it as necessary.
Once you have completed the Manhattan Institute three week course of study, you will receive a diploma that will allow you to begin your new career as an EKG Technician. As there is no requirement in New York State to have any additional certification or license, obtaining your diploma from Manhattan Institute is the first step in moving forward into your new career.
As a practiced and qualified EKG technician, you may work closely with dedicated health care professionals in settings that may include: hospitals or in-patient care facilities, ambulatory clinics, or doctors' offices.
The work of an EKG Technician is very much in demand, and class availability may be limited. Please visit Manhattan Institute or call 212-564-1234 to find out more about upcoming training and classroom seating
When training to become an EKG Tech...
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Manhattan Institute, your complete course of study can be completed as follows:
1) Full time day classes for three weeks - Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs
2) Part time evenings, for four weeks - Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs
3) Part time weekends, for four weeks - Sat & Sun
As you commence your training to become an
EKG Technician your course of study will include:
1) An introductory to electrocardiography - the diagnostic procedure that used for electronically recording the activities of the heart. You will also learn about the supplies and equipment necessary to utilize and EKG machine.
2) Anatomy and Physiology of the heart, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
3) Specialized safety procedures in regards to working as an EKG Tech.
The welcoming and professional team at
Manhattan Institute are available 7 days a week to answer any questions, please done hesitate to give them a call at 212-564-1234.
An EKG Technician, Might Also Consider Working As...
The skillful
EKG Technician is in demand!! Once you have completed this course of study, think about expanding your opportunities and consider working in an
operating room/operating theatre/surgery suite.
Working in the surgery suite, under the direct supervision of a
Registered Nurse/RN, your duties would include: physical stamina and dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in your assigned area, and communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with co-workers. By maintaining a professional attitude along with a willingness to be a cooperative team player, the EKG Tech who decides to work with the professional team in the operating room could very well be on to a new career path.
With the ever growing needs of the health care industry, and realizing the potential for health care workers in New York's, EKG Technicians, interested working in an operating room, might find gainful employment at one of the hospitals or medical centers affiliated with
Continuum Health Partners.
Interested in finding out more info regarding additional career possibilities for an EKG Tech, please visit the
website for Manhattan Institute or feel free to call 212-564-1234
MOVE AHEAD As An EKG Technician
1) Keep Your Commitments and Take Responsibility
Always keep your word, don't make a promise that you have no intention to fulfill. Be responsible for your actions and the work your produce. Always see that your assigned tasks are done to completion.
2) Be TrustworthyA reputation of being honest and above reproach in all your dealings within a company will go a long way with any employer. When problems arise involving losses, questionable activities, or other difficult situations, it's worth a lot to know you can be trusted.
3) Keep the Lines of Communication OPENWhen a deadline approaches, keep team members and supervisors aware of any problems or possible glitches that may arise when trying to meet the deadline. If you have an upcoming appointment, let the boss know in advance. If something prevents you from being on time, pick up the phone and call.
Make Yourself More Valuable by Training to Become a Dialysis Tech
Having completed the required course of study as an EKG technician, and eager to advance in the heath care profession, now would be an excellent time to consider the possibility of training as a Dialysis technician.
Cross training from EKG tech to dialysis tech would, for some, prove to be a smooth transition. These two professions have similar responsibilities: one must be willing to work closely with the assigned medical professional and serve as a liaison to the patient; one must be attentive to the needs and concerns of the patients and be sure to relay any and all pertinent feedback immediately to the medical professionals: and, one must always work as a consummate team player while displaying a professional and courteous demeanor.
With Manhattan Institute and its flexible class schedule, the six week dialysis technician training course is available for either evening or weekend study; therefore, the career minded EKG technician could very well become more in demand in the health filed once this additional course of study is complete. Smaller medical facilities are eager to hire folks who have the skills to help grow and with a larger facility, the responsible and dedicated employee is often looked to first when new opportunities for advancement within the organization become available.
Please click to view additional classes now available at Manhattan Institute.
From the Heart – Renee D
My favorite grandmother was diagnosed with heart disease. I am very close to her and want her to live forever. She would always have sleepovers for us grandkids and she taught us all to cook. Not too long after my 16th birthday, she told us she has some problems with her heart and that she was going for a special test to see what could be done. Me & my mom went with her when she had an EKG test.
It was a sad day for me. I didn’t really understand what was going on, I was worried about grandma and mom and only thinking sometimes about my prom. My mom told me that this test would help us help grandma get better. And as long as grandma was feeling better, taking her medication and getting stronger, then everything would be allright.
This whole situation really got me thinking. I thought that maybe I would have to deal with this issue with myself or my mom some day. I began to research heart problems, heart attacks, nitroglycerin tablets, heart health, balanced diets, EKG testing, and just about anything I could think of to help grandma. I took time away from emailing my friends to do this and started to realize that maybe I could work in this field so that I could help take care of my family.
I got decent enough grades in school but there was no money for me to just go off to college, and a medical degree was just not in the cards for me. I thought that a good way for me to gain additional knowledge would be a small school close to home. My online search led me to www.manhattaninstitute.com The website caught me attention because they invited me to come by and check them out & that was just a subway ride away for me.
Three weeks later I completed the course and knew a lot more than when I started. I had a better understanding of some of the terminology the doctor’s where using and I felt that I gained skills toward a career path in the process. I even found a job in a cardiac unit in a different hospital from the one we took grandma to so I could compare the two and maybe find out more info.
Grandma is doing fine and me & mom are doing good too. I am enjoying my work and keeping an eye on the folks I love and am very happy that my education, that led me to a career with lots of possibilities, started by thinking about the heart, doing a little research, and riding the subway.
