EKG Technician

Finlay Medical Training Institute

In-Demand in New Jersey

This training may be eligible for funding from your One-Stop Career Center.

DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity

EKG technician produces recording of electromotive variation in patient's heart muscle, using electrocardiograph (EKG) to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments: Attaches electrodes to chest, arms, and legs of patient. Connect electrode leads to electrocardiograph and starts machine. Moves electrodes along specified area of chest to procedure electrocardiogram for that record electromotive variations occurring in different areas of heart muscle. Monitors electrocardiogram for abnormal patters. Keys information into machine or marks tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodes. Replenishes supply of paper and ink in machine and reports malfunctions. Edit and forward final test results to teacher.

Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity

Languages:SpanishPrerequisites:High School Diploma or GEDCompletion Time:4-11 weeksTotal Hours:
60 hours

CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity

Total Cost$990
Tuition$720
Fees$150
Books & Materials$80
Supplies & Tools$40
Other$0

Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity

Finlay Medical Training Institute

6421 Bergenline Avenue
2nd Floor
West New York, NJ 07093

Jaime Mesa
Director
(201) 590-8428

finlaymedical.com

Instructional ProgramsType of material covered by the Learning Opportunity

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Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity

Offers evening courses
Programs offered in other languages
Job placement assistance

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How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities

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