ECG Technician Certification

Module 1: Introduction to Electrocardiography

• Basics of ECG
• History of Electrocardiography
• Role of an ECG Technician
• Applications of ECG
• Healthcare Team Responsibilities

Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart

• Structure of the Heart
• Cardiac Chambers
• Blood Circulation
• Electrical Conduction System
• Cardiac Cycle

Module 3: Fundamentals of Cardiac Electrical Activity

• Cardiac Impulses
• Depolarization and Repolarization
• Heart Rhythm Basics
• Electrical Pathways
• ECG Waveforms

Module 4: ECG Equipment and Components

• ECG Machine Overview
• Electrodes and Leads
• ECG Accessories
• Equipment Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Basics

Module 5: Patient Preparation

• Patient Identification
• Medical History Review
• Skin Preparation
• Electrode Placement Preparation
• Patient Communication

Module 6: ECG Lead Placement

• Limb Leads
• Chest Leads
• Standard 12-Lead ECG
• Lead Positioning Techniques
• Placement Accuracy

Module 7: ECG Recording Procedure

• Machine Setup
• Recording Techniques
• Signal Quality
• Artifact Reduction
• Procedure Completion

Module 8: Understanding ECG Waves

• P Wave
• QRS Complex
• T Wave
• PR Interval
• QT Interval

Module 9: Heart Rate and Rhythm Assessment

• Heart Rate Calculation
• Rhythm Analysis
• Normal Sinus Rhythm
• Rhythm Variations
• Documentation

Module 10: Common Cardiac Rhythms

• Bradycardia
• Tachycardia
• Atrial Arrhythmias
• Ventricular Arrhythmias
• Conduction Abnormalities

Module 11: ECG Artifacts and Troubleshooting

• Motion Artifacts
• Electrical Interference
• Poor Electrode Contact
• Noise Reduction
• Equipment Checks

Module 12: Holter Monitoring

• Holter Monitor Basics
• Patient Instructions
• Device Application
• Monitoring Process
• Data Collection

Module 13: Stress Testing Basics

• Exercise ECG Principles
• Patient Preparation
• Safety Precautions
• Monitoring During Testing
• Post-Test Procedures

Module 14: Infection Prevention and Safety

• Hand Hygiene
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Equipment Cleaning
• Biomedical Waste Disposal
• Patient Safety

Module 15: Emergency Support

• Recognizing Cardiac Emergencies
• Basic Life Support Awareness
• Emergency Communication
• Rapid Response Procedures
• Patient Monitoring

Module 16: Documentation and Reporting

• Recording Patient Information
• ECG Report Preparation
• Data Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Record Management

Module 17: Communication Skills

• Patient Interaction
• Explaining Procedures
• Team Communication
• Professional Conduct
• Managing Patient Anxiety

Module 18: Quality Assurance

• Equipment Calibration
• Quality Checks
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Error Prevention
• Continuous Improvement

Module 19: Healthcare Ethics

• Patient Rights
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• Professional Ethics
• Respectful Patient Care
• Workplace Responsibilities

Module 20: Practical ECG Skills

• ECG Machine Operation
• Lead Placement Practice
• ECG Recording Practice
• Artifact Identification
• Equipment Handling

Module 21: Clinical Workflow

• Daily Department Operations
• Scheduling Patients
• Inventory Management
• Team Coordination
• Workflow Optimization

Module 22: Practical Case Scenarios

• Routine ECG Procedures
• Rhythm Observation
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Documentation Practice
• Clinical Simulation Exercises