Allied Health Institute Providing Online Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Training Courses

May 26, 2009 - PRLog -- AlliedHealthInstitute.edu is providing online Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Training Courses for students interested in getting their diploma and entering the Medial and Healthcare fields of employment. Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technicians and related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry.

Courses at AHI are broken down into several different modules. In order to successfully complete this program you must complete the modules in their entirety. Classes are available 24 hours a day. The Electrocardiograph Technician Program can be completed in 6 months. This program has a clinical training requirement.

“The role of the Electrocardiographer in the health care setting is a dynamic and expanding career opportunity,” stated Jennifer Anglin, President of Allied Health Institute. “Our online Electrocardiograph Technician Program prepares the entry level technician for work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Inpatient facilities include hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Examples of outpatient settings are physician's offices and home health care agencies.”

The following areas are covered:

* Medical Legal and Ethical Guidelines & Requirements
* Basic Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology
* Electrophysiology
* Patient Preparation and Care
* Use of Medical Instrumentation Modalities
* ECG Techniques and Recognition
* Cardiovascular Drugs
* Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures
* Stress Testing & Holter Monitoring

After successful completion of the program student will be awarded a diploma. Students who successfully complete the requirements of the Electrocardiograph Technician Program will be eligible to take the following national exams:

* National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
* Nationally Registered title of Certified EKG Technician (NRCEKG)
* Certified Cardiographic Technician – CCT

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can seek entry level Electrocardiograph Technician employment in a variety of settings including:

* Hospital
* Clinic
* Doctor's office
* Nursing home
* Medical supply business
* Home healthcare agency
* Insurance company

For more information about AlliedHealthInstitute.edu and the online Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician training courses, visit http://www.alliedhealthinstitute.edu/online_training_cour...

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About Allied Health Institute

Allied Health Institute is an online medical education school providing training courses including Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, EKG Technician and Patient Care Technician. Click here to learn more about how you can get certified for jobs and employment with our online medical assistant and technician training school. For more information about Allied Health Institute's medical assistant training courses and medical coding training courses, visit http://www.alliedhealthinstitute.edu/