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Basic EKG Course
Lifework Education offers Basic EKG classes at our San Jose Training Center. Here, you will learn the basic foundations of EKG monitoring. We are official training centers trusted by the American Heart Association™ (AHA). Enroll to obtain your Basic EKG certification today! Learn more below.
Basic EKG Interpretation Course | Program Details
Basic EKG Course Description
This 1 day classroom-based, Facilitator-led course in EKG Interpretation is designed to improve electrocardiogram (EKG) recognition and interpretation skills for healthcare providers working with monitored patients.
EKG monitoring is becoming more common in inpatient and outpatient care settings as well as emergency and critical care areas. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are responsible for cardiac patients including monitoring and interpreting cardiac dysrhythmias. They must develop the critical thinking skills required to quickly and accurately identify potentially life threatening conditions.
This comprehensive EKG course is designed for those healthcare professionals wishing to enhance their level of education to include anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, EKG electrode placement, and recognition of lethal and non-lethal dysrhythmias and identification of myocardial infarctions.
In this EKG Course you will learn:
- Normal cardiac physiology and function
- How electrical conduction in the heart affects muscle contraction
- Ways that the heart compensates for ineffective conduction
- All of the major dysrhythmias, possible causes and usual treatment (if warranted)
- How to quickly recognize lethal ones and how to treat them
- Basic pacemaker strategies
Who Should Take This Course?
Our Basic EKG Interpretation course is tailored to healthcare professionals and personnel such as nurses, RN, LPN, EMS personnel, physician assistants, physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and others who require training in Basic EKG interpretation.
What Learning Formats Are Available for This Course?
Lifework Education recognizes that as a busy professional, you need options to take courses in a way that aligns with your schedule. That's why you can take our EKG certification class in the following formats:
- Individual training: We welcome anyone to our in-person courses at our San Jose, California, facility. Join other nurses, paramedics and medical professionals in furthering their careers through our one-day intensive workshop.
- Group training: We also offer classes for groups. If your employees need a refresher course on EKG use, we encourage you to request more information about our in-person group training.
- Hybrid training: Don't have a full day to visit us? How about a hybrid option? You'll take the didactic portion of the EKG monitoring course online and visit us in person for your skills assessment, cutting down on the time you'll need to spend away from your job and life.
Whether you work better alone or surrounded by people pursuing similar dreams as yours, we give you the opportunity to learn your way. At the end of your course, we'll also introduce you to some of our more advanced offerings like the 12-Lead ECG Interpretation Certification.
How Can I Enroll?
Registering for our EKG interpretation training is as simple as visiting our registration page, filling out your personal information, and paying the course fee. Then, we'll send you all the information you need to attend our course.
If you're taking an in-person or hybrid approach, you can visit our location page or contact us directly to learn how to reach our office. Our San Jose center offers training for CPR, ACLS, BLS, PALS and other certifications, making it easier for you to expand your knowledge and advance your career. Our accessible training facility welcomes everyone, just as everyone deserves to gain these lifesaving skills.
Enroll at Lifework Education Today
If you are passionate about pursuing more informed medical education or returning to the field and need a refresher, Lifework Education is here to help. We educate hundreds of medical professionals every year, empowering them to deliver patient care at the highest level of quality. During your basic EKG course, you'll learn essential information about EKG monitoring and interpretation, allowing you to respond to inconsistencies faster and contribute to the betterment of healthcare.
Register for your EKG monitoring course today and give yourself, your employer and your patients more peace of mind. We offer monthly training designed to fit a variety of schedules.
Register for Courses12-Lead ECG Interpretation Certification Training
Lifework's 12-Lead ECG Interpretation course is designed to advance your knowledge in properly using an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine and increase your interpretation skillset. For healthcare providers working with monitored patients. Learn more about our 12-Lead ECG Interpretation course.
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