Is there anything about the “axis” that will be on the test? I assume it will be covered more in the 12 lead ECG course instead. But, I don’t want to make any assumptions.
Axis can only be determined with a 12 lead ECG and so is not covered in arrhythmia.
For many certification exams one must certify completion of 10 successful EKGs performed prior to testing, how do students complete this if the course is fully online?
Our course is designed for the student looking to take the CCI CCT and CRAT exams. And we are acceptable for that purpose – the CCI even lists us on their website as a recommended study program.
Why does your course have 6 sections and your exam tests over 7 sections?
Sections 1 through 6 of the exam have a one to one correspondence with sections in the course. Questions in section 7 of the exam may correspond to any of the 6 course sections because those questions cover the identification of rhythms, which are found throughout the course.
Can I still access the course materials after I have passed the course?
Yes. If it’s been longer than a year since your last log in, you may need to contact us first so you can log in. Send us an email with your order number and let us know you are trying to access a course and have not logged into your account in over a year.
I am partially color blind(color deficient). I was wondering if this prohibits me from becoming a monitor/ekg technician?
No, as most ECG monitors are green, but it doesn’t matter how you would see them as far as color. Nothing changes colorwise with arrhythmias. It should have no affect.
Are there practice strips included in the training which involve measuring intervals?
All require measuring intervals in order to diagnose the rhythm, i.e., heart blocks. The book is the printed course material.
What book is utilized for this course?
The book is the printed course material supplied online.
Does your arrhythmia course include any information regarding pacemaker rhythms?
Yes, the arrhythmia course does cover pacemaker rhythms. We have a rhythm strip flash cards page as well as the practice rhythms in our stress test course. See the flash cards page at our rhythm strip practice page.
Where can I find more information on ventricular assist devices (VADs)?
University of Pittsburgh Cardiac transplantation program. Pittsburgh, PA. They have both a wonderful program and a lot of resources available.
I need clarification regarding the time ECG should be preformed.
On Step 4 of the algorithm you mention that “Obtain a 12-lead ECG and assess for arrhythmias.” followed by “Do not delay the CT scan to obtain the ECG…”
What do you mean by “do not delay the CT Scan.” If every action from Step 4 is done except the ECG and CT team is ready to receive the patient, should I do an ECG as long as it doesn’t exceed the set 25minutes goal from Door to CT or should I delay the ECG until after the CT Scan is done. Hugo Arsenio.
No, what it means is if the CT scanner is available, do it and do the ECG after the CT. You want the CT done as early as possible so that diagnosis can be made.
I am a risk consultant with Illinois Risk Management Services. We provide risk and claims management and consulting services to hospital clients throughout Illinois. One of our hospital clients has expanded their telemetry monitoring to include ICU, step-down, and medical surgical beds; one tech is currently monitoring up to 48 patients, plus potentially 8 ICU bedside monitors. Another hospital client in their system has established a threshold of 50 patients before requiring a second monitoring tech. The hospitals have asked for our opinion, from a risk management standpoint, re: an appropriate monitor tech to patient ratio.
We would appropriately reference you (or any other source if you provide information from additional sources) in any opinion or advice (written or verbal) we provide to this client or any future clients.
There are no written guidelines, however I trained the monitor techs at Allegheny and they routinely watch a 42 bed telemetry unit.
Does your Stress Test and Holter Monitor course cover 3-lead, 4-lead, and 5-lead?
Yes.