MA / Nurse Tech Curriculum
In clinical reviewRooming, vitals, EKGs, patient prep, documentation support, and red flag recognition.
20 modules
In clinical review. These modules are published for learning while our clinical review roster verifies each one. They reflect current guidelines to the best of our work, but treat them as study material — not a substitute for institutional protocol or supervising-provider direction. Spotted something off? Send feedback →
A practical, focused track built around safe data collection and escalation. Everything here supports getting accurate information to the nurse and provider — not independent clinical decision-making.
Scope Note
This curriculum supports safe rooming, vitals, EKG acquisition, patient preparation, documentation support, and red flag recognition. It does not authorize independent diagnosis, triage, medication changes, or clinical decision-making.
Cardiology Clinic Basics
Role of the Cardiology MA / Nurse Tech
Where you fit in the cardiology team — safe, accurate data collection and knowing what to hand off.
Rooming a Cardiology Patient
A clean, consistent rooming workflow that sets up an efficient, safe cardiology visit.
Accurate Vitals and Blood Pressure Technique
Get BP right every time — proper technique, common errors, and which vitals to recheck.
Chief Complaint and Symptom Intake
Capture the reason for the visit in the patient’s own words — accurately and without interpreting.
Medication List and Allergy Review
Build an accurate medication and allergy list — the foundation for safe cardiology care.
When to Alert the Nurse or Provider
Know the red flags that mean stop and get help right away — the MA’s most important safety skill.
Cardiology Office Skills
EKG Acquisition Basics
Get a clean 12-lead EKG — correct lead placement, skin prep, and reducing artifact.
Recognizing EKG Acquisition Problems
Spot artifact, lead reversal, and poor-quality tracings — and fix them before the provider reads it.
Ambulatory Monitor Placement Basics
Set up Holter/event monitors so patients capture good data — placement, skin prep, and instructions.
Stress Test Prep Instructions
Prepare patients for a stress test — clothing, NPO/caffeine, medication-hold awareness, and safety.
Echo Prep Instructions
Prepare patients for an echocardiogram — what it is, what to expect, and special prep for stress/TEE.
Procedure Prep Basics
Support general pre-procedure preparation — instructions, transportation, and confirming understanding.
Patient Handout Workflow
Get the right education materials into patients’ hands — selecting, providing, and confirming.
Common Visit Types
New Consult Intake
Set up a new cardiology consult — gather history, records, and the reason for referral.
Chest Pain Visit Intake
Intake for a chest-pain visit — capture symptom details, get an EKG if ordered, and watch for red flags.
Heart Failure Visit Intake
Intake for a heart-failure visit — accurate weight, vitals, and symptom changes that matter.
AFib / Palpitations Intake
Intake for rhythm complaints — capture symptoms, get an EKG if ordered, and note anticoagulation.
Hypertension Visit Intake
Intake for a BP visit — accurate in-clinic BP, home logs, and adherence notes.
Post-Hospital Follow-up Intake
Set up the transition-of-care visit — discharge info, medication changes, and new symptoms.
Post-Procedure Follow-up Intake
Intake after cath, device, or ablation — check the site, recovery, meds, and symptoms.