EKG Technician
Our Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician program is designed to teach noninvasive aspects of interpreting and monitoring the cardiovascular system.
Career opportunities
Pursue entry level employment as an EKG Technician in these areas.
A
Hospitals
B
Private practices
C
Medical clinics
The demand for EKG technicians is expected to grow at a rate of 24% throughout 2019 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
To obtain employment, potential employers may require a background check, driving record check, and/or drug testing.
Class schedule
Finish our program in a matter of weeks on a schedule convenient to you.
Lesson plan
Students will learn basic cardiovascular technology, medical terminology, professional ethics, HIPAA compliance, and meticulous CDC established infection control procedures. You will have the ability to identify and distinguish between various heart impulses and the correct placement of electrodes. You will also be introduced to legal and ethical issues in the healthcare field, as well as Holter monitoring and stress testing.
The EKG Technician training program is divided into two parts.
Classroom
70 hours
Clinical*
10 hours
80 total instructional hours
* Clinical hours include work in a lab and at a designated clinical facility.
Upcoming start dates
Begin your training within a month of signing up.
Daytime sessions
Four week duration from 9AM-5PM Monday-Friday.
Evening sessions
Weekend sessions
Tuition and fees
See how affordable it is to invest in your career.
Registration (non-refundable)
$150
Tuition
$800
Books and uniform
$50
Total
$1,000
Graduation
There are just three requirements to graduate and get started on your career in healthcare.
When these requirements have been satisfied, a Certificate of Completion and official transcript will be issued. Beyond an Education graduates may wish to independently pursue National Certification.
- Pay in full all course fees/tuition
- Complete required course hours
- Maintain a grade of at least 70%
Admission policy
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Applicants must speak and comprehend English.
- An in-person interview, admission applications, and other necessary documentation must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment.
- Applicants must have a physical exam and be free of communicable diseases.
- Applicants must have a TB test with a negative result or a chest x-ray performed.
- Beyond An Education, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, color, physical or mental disability, ethnic or national origin.