Emergency Room Technician
An ER Tech provides technical support to MDs and RNs to optimize patient care. The ER Tech assists the MDs and RNs by performing Phlebotomy and IV stats, performing 12-lead EKGs, transporting patients to other departments, performs wound care, obtains lab specimens, documents all care/procedures provided, and performs other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements: Registrants must have AHA/BLS certification current before beginning program and upon completion of program. Students will be required to meet with Program Coordinator once per semester to asses progress towards completion of program/ HS Diploma or equivalent required.
To earn the certificate, the following courses must be successfully completed:
First Semester:
- AHA/BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX100) $155
- Standard First Aid (AHX183) $155
- Medical Terminology & Body Systems(MBX 126) $475
- EKG Tech (AHX170) $1,310
- Phlebotomy Tech (AHX171) $2,199
- IV Tech (AHX172) $465
Second Semester:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): (AHX110) $1,415
You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the Bundle!
There are 7 courses in this program
EKG Technician
Pre-/Co-Requisite:
AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)
*or valid AHA certification in this courses.
Introduction to cardiac anatomy and terminology, recognition of cardiac emergencies, obtaining 12-lead ECG or EKG tracing and basic rhythm interpretation.
EKG technicians are in demand! EKG technicians work in physician's offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations. EKG technicians also work for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially.
This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, learners will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, learners will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician.
Program Details
- Hybrid Program
- 50-Hour Schedule
- Hands-On Labs
- eBooks & Digital Materials Included
- Laptops Available
- National Certification Opportunity
- Certificate of Completion
- Clinical Externship Opportunity
Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity
Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.
Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.
Phlebotomy Technician
EMT Certification
CPR (AHX 100) is not a pre-requisite but is highly recommended.
This course covers all techniques and operational aspects of an EMT. Demonstration, practice, and clinical observation are integrated with free online FEMA classes.
Certifications provided by NYS Bureau of EMS. Students will be required to pay a separate registration fee on FISDAP on line EMS scheduler to arrange clinical rotations.
Please refer to NYS DOH bureau of EMS website for requirements for certification,
https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/
Participants must be fully vaccinated.