ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG)

Course Overview

The ECG certification course offers hands-on training, in-depth knowledge and competency to perform ECG in a variety of healthcare settings. Whether you are looking to start your healthcare career, or increase your marketability, ECG certification is a promising addition to your resume.

You will gain essential skills to describe the electrical conduction system of the heart, understand the significance of waves, different types of tests, and how to identify abnormalities, ECG performance and readings.

Graduate of ECG certification training will be able to:

• Operate and maintain electrocardiogram equipment.
• Perform a single-channel or multichannel electrocardiograph.
• Use the ECG machine and Holter monitors with a patient.
• Read ECGs using a standard procedure.
• Measure the vital signs of the patients.
• Record patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

Who Should Attend?

An ECG Certification makes a great addition to any healthcare resume. This certification is perfect for students planning to enter healthcare professions or professionals who want to upgrade their skills or maintain a professional credential.

Professionals from the following areas may like to attend:

• Physician Assistant
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse (LPN/RPN)
• Personal Support Worker

Career

The employment outlook will be fair for ECG Certified professionals in Ontario for the 2019-2021 period. According to Job Bank Canada, the average salary in Toronto Area is C$25/hour.