Electrocardiogrpahy (EKG) Technician

The EKG Technician certificate is designed to prepare students to take a national certification examination. EKG technicians are trained to record and monitor the heart’s electrical activity. They prepare patients for various methods of EKG testing, Holter monitoring, and assist physicians with stress (exercise) testing. They may work in hospitals, medical offices, and cardiac centers.

Trained to recognize and evaluate heart rhythms, the graduate is qualified to work as an EKG monitor/telemetry technician. The EKG Technician certificate is designated as an HCC Marketable Skill Award certificate.

Licensure/Certification

National certification in EKG is offered by multiple agencies, including the American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA) and the Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute (CCI).

Length of Certificate

• Four months
• 120 classroom hours
• 120 clinical hours
• 240 total hours

Prerequisites

• High School diploma or GED
• Attend an Information Session
• Specific criminal background check, drug screen, Healthcare Provider CPR, and immunizations required prior to clinical assignment

Coursework

• ECRD 1011 - Electrocardiography, 64 hrs.
• ECRD 1091 - ECG 12-Lead Fundamentals,  32 hrs.
• ECRD 1091 - Diagnostic Electrocardiography, 24 hrs.
• CVTT 1060 - Electrocardiography Clinical, 120 hrs.

Total hours 240.  Course offerings vary by semester.

Optional course, not required for EKG Technician Certificate:  EMSP 1016, 12- Lead Interpretation, 24 hrs.

Course offerings vary by semester.

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