Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician

What is an EKG (ECG) Technician?

A basic EKG traces electrical impulses transmitted by the heart, technicians attach electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs. An EKG Technician manipulates switches on an EKG machine to obtain a reading. An EKG is printed out for interpretation by the physician. This test is done before most kinds of surgery or as part of a routine physical examination, especially on persons who have reached middle age or who have a history of cardiovascular problems. EKG technicians must be reliable, have mechanical aptitude, and be able to follow detailed instructions. A pleasant, relaxed manner for putting patients at ease is an asset. They must be articulate as they must communicate technically with physicians and also explain procedures simply to patients.

Admission Requirements

• Completed Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Training Program Application (Pages 6-13)
  
• Complete Health History Form
• Complete Medical Terminology
• Copy of Criminal Background Check Confirmation page thru Precheck, Inc.
  • Confirmation page, confirmation number, or copy of confirmation email is acceptable
• High School Diploma/GED transcript or College/University Diploma or Transcript
• American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Heartsaver First Aid certification
• Hospital requires COVID vaccination or affidavit
• Copies of Tuberculosis Test (TB) within the last year, and ALL of the following Immunization records:
  • VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) IMMUNIZATION RECORD
  • HEPATITIS B VACCINATION
  • MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA VACCINATION
  • NEGATIVE PPD T.B. TEST
  • TETANUS-DIPHTHERIA TOXOID WITHIN LAST 10 YEARS
  • MENINGITIS/MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE (for applicants ages 21 and younger)
• Concentra Drug Screen Custody Control Form
  • Submit your receipt from Concentra to Del Mar with your application
  • Drug screen is valid for 30 days, please schedule your drug screen 30-45 days prior to the first day of class

Application

Download the application packet: HERE
Completely fill out pages 6-13

Interested students must apply for the Electrocardiography Technician Training Program by completing and submitting all required application documents to healthcareopenenrollment@delmar.edu 
OR physically delivering it to the Center of Economic Development @ 3209 S. Staples St. Room 115, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. DMC Map

aDDITIONAL Requirements

Students are expected to be proficient in English: reading, writing, speaking and comprehension

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