EKG & Phlebotomy.

Course Location:

(Unless Stated Otherwise)

At Code One Inc

2250 Holland Ave (750 Astor Ave Building)

Bronx, NY 10467

Course Descriptions:

EKG (ECG) Course:

EKG/ECG Technician Certification Program

Languages Available: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole

Duration: Complete your cardiovascular technology training in just 2 weeks!

This EKG/ECG Technician Certification program provides the theoretical knowledge and hands-on training required to excel in healthcare. The program offers flexibility with multiple formats and languages, and upon completion, students receive CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Course Modules and Formats

• Module 1: In-Person Certification

• Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 8 AM-1 PM; Friday, 8 AM-1 PM; Saturday clinicals

• Details: Receive EKG/ECG kit and scrubs on the first day, complete online videos by the end of the two-week session, and finish with an exam and certification.

• Module 2: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual) Certification

• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6 PM-9 PM (virtual); Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM (in-person)

• Details: Equipment and in-person processing on Thursdays, concluding with a certification exam.

• Module 3: Self-Paced Online Certification

• Schedule: Complete at your own pace within 30 days, with access to monthly clinicals and instructor reviews

• Details: Includes the same 15 hours of self-paced videos, accessible anytime.

All modules include CPR and BLS certification by the American Heart Association upon successful completion.

Key Course Topics

1. Anatomy and Physiology: Covers heart and chest structure and function.

2. Electrocardiography: Teaches EKG/ECG machine operation, tracing, and interpretation basics.

3. Patient Care: Focuses on safety, ethics, and patient interaction.

4. Medical Terminology: Introduces cardiovascular and disease-related terminology.

5. Legal and Ethical Aspects: Emphasizes adherence to guidelines in patient care.

Certification and Exam Preparation

This course combines in-depth theory with hands-on instruction, preparing students for the National Certificate Exam.

Phlebotomy (CPT) Course:

Phlebotomy Technician Course Summary

The Phlebotomy Technician course equips students with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for blood collection in healthcare settings. Key areas covered include:

1. Blood Collection Techniques: Training in venipuncture, skin preparation, and handling complications.

2. Safety and Infection Control: Adherence to safety protocols for patient and professional protection.

3. Equipment and Supplies: Identification and selection of proper tools for blood collection.

4. Anatomy and Physiology: Basic human anatomy relevant to blood collection procedures.

5. Legal Considerations: Understanding regulations and legal issues impacting phlebotomy.

6. Communication Skills: Effective patient and professional interaction techniques.

7. Quality Control: Ensuring accuracy in specimen collection and handling.

8. Anticoagulation Theory: Basics of blood clotting and specimen preservation.

9. Pre-Analytical Errors: Avoiding errors in specimen collection.

Course Format: The program combines both theoretical and hands-on training, preparing students for the National Certification Exam. Course duration varies, generally lasting from eight weeks to two years depending on the specific program.

Upon completion, students are eligible for certification as phlebotomy technicians.

CERTIFICATION AFTER COURSE COMPLETION: NPCE