Provider name:

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Provider description:

Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) is a public, two-year institution within the South Carolina Technical College System. Serving Florence, Darlington, and Marion counties, FDTC offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs designed to prepare students for immediate employment or transfer to four-year institutions. The college is committed to workforce development and provides accessible, high-quality education through on-campus, online, and hybrid learning formats.

Program name:

EKG Technician-CE

Program description:

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately obtain and analyze EKGs. The course covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart, the electrical conduction system, and the principles behind EKG monitoring. Students will learn to identify normal and abnormal heart rhythms, recognize life-threatening arrhythmias, detect signs of cardiac ischemia, and understand symptoms of cardiac compromise. Emphasis is placed on appropriate responses to abnormal and critical EKG findings. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to sit for the EKG Technician Certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Program URL:

https://www.fdtc.edu/corporate-workforce-development/cwd-programs/

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2020

Student teacher ratio:

1:12

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$1625.00