Program Overview
Official program overview
Program Overview
Credential abbreviation
Certificate in Faith Based Clinical Review: EKG
Total program length
3 semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Six to nine months
General education
Not required
Foundational faith based clinical review: EKG courses
0 credit hours
Professional application courses
3 credit hours
Final applied project
0 credit hours
The Clinical Review: EKG certificate program provides students with comprehensive knowledge and technical proficiency in interpreting and analyzing electrocardiograms, viewed through the lens of a Christian worldview. Students explore cardiac physiology and monitoring techniques as a means of honoring the human body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the necessity of precision and compassion in patient care. The curriculum integrates ethical reasoning and servant leadership into clinical practice, preparing graduates to serve others with excellence. By prioritizing effective communication and interdisciplinary teamwork, students are equipped to function as faithful stewards of the gifts and talents entrusted to them, providing high-quality care that reflects the restorative nature of our Creator.
The certificate provides introductory academic and applied preparation for faith based clinical review: EKG-support, community-care, outreach, referral, and service-related roles. It does not constitute professional licensure or independent authorization to provide regulated clinical services.
Program Facts
Program facts
- Total program length
- 3 semester credit hours
- Normal completion time
- Six to nine months
- General education
- Not required
- Professional application courses
- 3 credit hours
- Academic unit
- HBIU Medical Training Institute
- Total credits
- 3
- Duration
- Not specified
Program Description
Official program description
Learning Outcomes
Student learning outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting EKGs and identifying normal and abnormal heart rhythms.
- Understand the underlying principles of cardiac physiology related to EKG readings.
- Develop skills in patient preparation and EKG monitoring techniques.
- Critically analyze EKG results to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals regarding EKG findings.
- Recognize the ethical and legal considerations in patient care and health information management.
Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic knowledge of health sciences and interest in cardiology is preferred, although not mandatory.
Culminating Project
The capstone project serves as a summative assessment where students synthesize their technical EKG competency with the principles of biblical stewardship and professional ethics. Students must present a series of complex clinical case studies, demonstrating not only accurate diagnostic interpretation but also the ability to advocate for the holistic well-being of the patient. This final demonstration requires students to articulate how their clinical work serves as a practical expression of their spiritual formation, showing how a servant-leadership mindset guides their clinical judgment when responding to cardiac anomalies and patient vulnerability.
Program Structure
Official program structure
Program Details
- Total Credits: 3
- Degree Level: Certificate
Semester-by-Semester Curriculum
Official course sequence
Year 4
Semester 11
3 credits| Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|
| MTI-109 | Certificate in Faith Based Clinical Review: EKG | 3 | None |
View DescriptionEKG/ECG clinical review and certification preparation This course is part of the program at HBIU. This course is part of a faith-based certificate program at HBIUThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.. |
Major / Core Requirements
Major and core requirements
General education | Not required
- Foundational faith based clinical review: EKG courses | 0 credit hours
- Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
- Final applied project | 0 credit hours
- Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
- MTI-109 | Certificate in Faith Based Clinical Review: EKG | 3 | None
Graduation Requirements
Graduation and completion requirements
- To earn the Certificate in Faith Based Clinical Review: EKG, students must complete 12 credit hours of coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. In addition to technical competency, students must fulfill a portfolio requirement that reflects their ongoing spiritual formation and adherence to the ethical standards of a Christian professional. Success is measured by the student's mastery of cardiac telemetry protocols and their capacity to articulate how their professional practice aligns with the values of compassion, integrity, and dignity for every person encountered in the clinical environment.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Career Opportunities
- EKG Technician
- Cardiovascular Technician
- Clinical Assistant
- Cardiac Monitor Technician
- Healthcare Educator
- Patient Care Coordinator
Additional Official Information
Additional source information
Important Notices
- The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
- HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
- HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
- Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
- The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
- Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
- Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
- This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
- Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
- Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
- Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
- Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Clinical Review: EKG
- Total program length | 3 semester credit hours
- Normal completion time | Six to nine months