EKG / Monitor Technician

Registration is open! Please call 732-224-2315. When prompted, press option one and one of the CPS Associates will be able to take your registration and payment with a credit card. Please note there is no online registration. Payment plans are available.

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EKG / Monitor Technician Certificate

An important adjunct skill for LPNs, nursing assistants, phlebotomists, and other healthcare workers or to start a new career path; perform cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation to prepare for a career as a monitor technician in a hospital, private physician’s office, nursing home, home care agency, or insurance company.

Areas of Study: Anatomy and physiology of the heart with emphasis on electrophysiology, correlation of electrical impulses to printed waveforms, and interpretation of cardiac rhythm using 5-step method. Sinus, atrial, junctional, AV blocks, ventricular, and pacemaker rhythms, patient safety and therapeutic communication, 12-lead EKG machine set up and function, basic understanding of the EKG reading, and skills practice and testing covered. This class now includes CPR certification. Prepare to sit for certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The course is 40 hours. Class is limited to 10 students per class.

Required:

• 18 years of age or older
• Copy of high school diploma or GED

Recommended:

• Healthcare background

Note: If English is not your best language, oral and written English tests may be required.
Textbook required.

All classes will be held In-Person at the Lincroft Campus.

Saturday
September 6 – November 8
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Fee and Code: $899, XMEDN 151, (includes NHA certification exam fee)
Textbooks & supply caliper not included (approx. $125)
Click here for the Textbook and Supply list.

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Scott Shanes at 732-224-2011 or email sshanes@brookdalecc.edu or cpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu