McHenry County College to offer ECG training

McHenry County College will offer electrocardiogram training from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays beginning April 4 through May 16 at the Shah Center, 4100 West Shamrock Lane, McHenry.

Study basic to advanced concepts in ECG, also referred to as EKG in the medical community. Participants will learn the basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, proper lead placement for a 5 - and 12 - lead, technical aspects of the ECG machine and how to calculate heart rate, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and several advanced concepts working with the 12-lead ECG machines. Participants also will learn how to prep a patient for ECG monitoring and troubleshooting ECG artifact.

This course is designed for those who have completed CNA, EMT, CPR, or other medically related coursework. Course seats are limited.

This training, along with an individual's previous certification, allows those who complete the class to assist the physician diagnosing myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart rhythm irregularities. ECG machines are used in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities.

The cost for this program is $605 and includes all books, materials and the fee for the initial certification exam to be taken at the end of class.

To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588, or register online by accessing www.mchenry.edu/proed, and use course code QHC C06 002.

For more information contact, Ruth Kormanak at (815) 479-7879 or rkormanak@mchenry.edu.