Electrocardiograph Technology Technician Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, the cardiovascular system, medical terminology, cardiovascular medications and effects, patient care, EKG and ECG administration, equipment operation and maintenance, interpretation of cardiac rhythm, patient record management, and professional standards and ethics. Is Electrocardiograph Technology Technician the right major for you?
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Electrocardiograph Technology Technician Major

What Courses Do Electrocardiograph Technology Technician Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Electrocardiograph Technology Technician majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Anatomy
  • Equipment Operation
  • Ethics
  • Management
  • Physiology
  • Record Keeping