PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

 

This course trains students in performing EKG’s, Holter Event, and blood pressure monitor hookups. This program also focuses on a wide range of Cardiology terminology, along with a basic understanding of cardiac rhythms and abnormalities. Successful graduates of this program will be able to perform diagnostic procedures at the request of the physician to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with cardiac disease.

 

130 hours

• 70 hours didactic

• 30 hours mock lab

• 30 hours externship

  • Externships usually take place during normal business hours during the week (Example: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

 

The externship is a required period of supervised practice done off campus or away from one's affiliated institution. Students will be placed in externships by MK Education, and will receive training on proper conduct at externship sites such as health clinics.