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Full-Time Career Programs
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Electrocardiograph Technician
Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of physicians or licensed nurses in hospitals, doctors' offices, or clinics. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor the patient’s heart rhythm. Students in this major complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. They also learn how to connect electrodes to patients, monitor equipment output, record test results, and identify emergencies or abnormalities. Additionally students are provided the opportunity to use the theory in practical clinical experiences.
Career Major Length |
525 Hours |
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Course Title |
Hours |
Health Careers Core Curriculum |
225 |
Medical Terminology |
45 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
120 |
Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid |
15 |
EKG Management |
15 |
Analyze EKG Tracing |
15 |
EKG Practicum |
90 |
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College Credit:
- OSU-OKC - 7 credit hours available (Pending)
- OSU-IT - 6 credit hours available (Pending)
Average Oklahoma Salary
$12/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in health careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality types
Who Can Enroll
Juniors & Seniors
Location
Springlake
Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations
Students of America
Certifications Available
CPR
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
1500 West Seventh Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
phone (405) 377-2000, 1-800-522-5810
fax (405) 743-6809
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
2500 N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
phone (866) 249-9410, fax (405) 521-6205
Judy_Jolley@mail.sde.state.ok.us
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 8710008
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (866)837-2229, fax (480)773-6901
denz@ncacasi.org
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