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.
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
Course Descriptions
ECRD 1011: Electrocardiography
Fundamentals of cardiovascular and physiology. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities. Students will be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system; perform basic electrocardiography procedures; interpret basic dysrhythmias; and demonstrate appropriate treatments.
REQUIRED PRE-requisite COURSES:
ESMP 1019: CPR for healthcare workers
Or showing proof of prior certification of American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Heartsaver First Aid.
HPRS 1006: Medical Terminology
Required Course Textbooks/Workbooks
HARTMAN'S Complete guide for the ekg technician, wilma lynne clarke edd rn
ISBN: 10:1604251077 ISBN: 13:9781604251074
Textbooks may be purchased at: Del Mar College On-Campus Bookstore Heritage – Harvin Center Corner of Baldwin Blvd. & Ayers (361) 884-1823
aDDITIONAL Requirements
Students are expected to be proficient in English: reading, writing, speaking and comprehension
