The Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Course is an 8-week program that meets biweekly. The program is comprised of 84 total hours. 34 lecture hours, 34 lab hours and 16 hours of externship, for both in-person and hybrid. Lab for all classes will be held on Thursday. Students must commit to either the day or evening cohort. Once the course is completed, students will possess the necessary competencies required to sit for national certification by NHA.

Online/Hybrid classes require students to log online to ZOOM for weekly four-hour lecture (34 hours total). Online students must have cameras on during ZOOM sessions and provide have a background conducive to learning. The instructor will utilize PowerPoint slides, case studies and discussion questions. After the weekly lectures, students will be required to complete assignments using the TalentLMS platform. The assignments may occur in the form of case studies, quizzes, and papers. All exams are administered in person.

An EKG technician can expect to find employment within a hospital or other healthcare setting.

*Please note that lecture is 34 hours in person for in-person delivery OR 34 hours online.*

Course Goals

· Cardiac Anatomy

· Cardiac Physiology

· Electrical Conduction in the Heart

· 12-Lead EKG Administration

· Identification and Interpretation of EKG Tracings

· Holter and Telemetry Monitoring

· Patient Care and Advising

Textbook and Resources

Hartman's Complete Guide for the EKG Technician 2nd Ed

Author: Wilma Lynne Clarke EdD RN

ISBN: 978-1604251074

Hartman’s Complete Guide for the EKG Technician Workbook

Author: Hartman’s Publishing, Inc

ISBN: 978-1604251524

Certification:

Upon completion of the class, students will be able to sit for certification via National Healthcare Association (NHA) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Students are responsible for paying their certification exam costs independently and must meet the examiner’s requirements to become “Certified.”

Program Requirements

• Criminal Background Check, Social Security Card, Driver’s License (or any other governmental ID)

• Be at least 17 years of age

• 12th grade Education or GED or Higher

• Negative TB Test (skin, blood, or Chest)

• Scrub  outfit – Red or Black. Non-skid closed toe shoe (athletic or nursing)

• Completion of 34 hours of in-person classroom instruction

Completion of 34 hours online training

Completion of 34 hours of lab

Completion of 16 hours externship

***Special enrollment is allowed for high school students within the last semester of their studies. Certification of completion will be awarded at the time of high school graduation or later***

Class Tuition

The tuition is $1100.A $75 non-refundable application fee on the day of registration. Payment options for this course is as follows: (Option 1) One payment of $1100. (Option 2) Deposit of $300 Two payments of $400 (Option 3) deposit of $300 four payments of $200.

There is a one-time payment fee of $50 added to the above payment plans. A $25 late fee will be added whenever payment is beyond the due date. Full tuition is due on the 8th week of class.