Texas A&M International University

Electrocardiograph Technician Program

Electrocardiograph Technician Program (EKG) training program consists of 40 hours of classroom study and lab practice in preparation for the certification exam. Students will gain both theoretical and practical training, learning the skills necessary to perform electrocardiography testing from machine operation to reading graphs. The subjects covered in this course include:

• EKG unit operation and troubleshooting
• 12-lead electrode placement
• Recognizing and interpreting normal and abnormal EKG patterns
• Plotting EKG axis
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular system
• Electrophysiology
• Review for the Electrocardiograph Technician Certification (CET) exam

Fall 2013
Start Date: October 7, 2013
End Date: November 7, 2013
Days/Times: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:40 PM
                       Thursdays, 6:00-9:40 PM
Certification Exam: November 13, 2013; 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: TAMIU, SC 231
Registration Fee: $2,195
Early Registration Discount: $1,995
Early Registration Deadline: September 30, 2013

Date	Location	Class
10/7/2013	SC 231	Session 1, Orientation
10/9/2013	SC 231	Session 2
10/14/2013	SC 231	Session 3
10/16/2013	SC 231	Session 4
10/21/2013	SC 231	Session 5
10/23/2013	SC 231	Session 6
10/28/2013	SC 231	Session 7
10/30/2013	SC 231	Session 8
11/4/2013	SC 231	Session 9
11/6/2013	SC 231	Session 10, Final Exam
*11/13/2013	SC 231	Certification Exam*

*Certification Exam* Location: TAMIU SC 231; Time: 6:00-8:00 PM

Please review the following documents:

• Brochure
• Student Application
• Financial Aid Options

Students who successfully complete this program will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by the University.

For more information about the EKG field and the national certification examination, visit www.ptcb.org.

Funding for Courses:
Sallie Mae Career Training LoanSM
The Career Training LoanSM has been designed specifically to help you finance your education or training and offers hundreds of dollars in savings over other financing options. It can be used for distance learning or other continuing education programs to cover the total cost of education and related expenses, and loan applications can often be completed within minutes. www.salliemae.com/tamiucontedu
No refunds to Sallie Mae Loans after the start of class.

If you need assistance regarding this option please feel free to contact our office at 956-326-3068 or e-mail ContinuingEducation@tamiu.edu.

***All classes are subject to cancellation if there is insufficient number of attendees. ***

For additional information contact:
CONTINUING EDUCATION

5201 University Boulevard, Pellegrino Hall 301

Laredo, TX  78041

Tel. 956.326.3068 — Fax 956.326.2838

E-mail: continuingeducation@tamiu.edu

Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm