Phlebotomy and EKG Certificate
Students who complete the program are eligible to be certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Phlebotomy Technician. EKG technologist will complete heart testing which can then be read by a physician. The phlebotomist will be able to draw blood and obtain samples of other body fluids to be processed by a laboratory.
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North Central State College partners with the Madison Adult Career Center to provide this medical certification. This certificate can be applied towards a Health Services Technology Associate Degree.
The Phlebotomy and EKG program is offered through Madison Adult Career Center as a FLEX program and does not follow the College’s calendar. The course of study consists of 4 courses, PHLB 1110-30, PHLB 1210-30, PHLB 1250-30, and ELKG 1110-30. The student MUST sign up for all four courses to complete the program.
After registering for these courses at North Central State College, students MUST contact Madison Adult Education to finish the registration process.
Note: These courses are FLEX courses and DO NOT follow the semester calendar.
Required Courses
Courses
ELKG 1110 - Electrocardiographic (EKG) Technician
This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to perform an electrocardiogram (EKG). It also introduces basic cardiac arrhythmias and medications used to treat them. After completion of the course, students are eligible to take a national certification exam. Semesters available: Offered based on need.