Description
Clock Hours: 42
Theory / Lab / Clinical: 32 / 10 / 00Program Schedule:
This 7-week program is typically scheduled for 6 hours per week over 7 weeks.
The EKG/ECG Technician program at Career Options, Inc. in Park Ridge, Illinois, provides training in the basic diagnostic procedures used to monitor and record the electrical activity of the heart.
Students learn how electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) tests record the heart’s electrical impulses onto a tracing that physicians use to evaluate heart rhythm and detect potential abnormalities. During the course, students practice proper electrode placement, patient preparation, and the safe operation of EKG monitoring equipment.
The program also covers how technicians document test results and assist healthcare providers by ensuring that cardiac monitoring procedures are performed accurately and safely.
Specific Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Reading comprehension at approximately a 10th grade level
- Valid Social Security Number
Potential Places of Employment
EKG/ECG technicians may work in healthcare settings that perform cardiac monitoring and diagnostic testing, including:
- Physicians’ offices
- Medical clinics
- Hospitals
- Diagnostic testing centers
Certification
Graduates of the program are encouraged to pursue national certification through the National Healthcareer Association.
Obtaining certification may support employment opportunities and demonstrate knowledge of EKG procedures and cardiac monitoring practices. Potential benefits may include:
- Expanded employment opportunities
- Increased professional credibility
- Broader understanding of EKG testing procedures
Program Objectives/Outcomes
- ✔️ Perform a 12 lead EKG
- ✔️ Interpret basic arrhythmias
- ✔️ Assess a patient for cardiac emergency
- ✔️ Communicate with the patient appropriately
- ✔️ Attach electrode to the chest, arms and legs
- ✔️ Provide privacy for the patient during the test
- ✔️ Provide clean working environment
- ✔️ Practice universal precautions during the testing
- ✔️ Document procedures appropriately
Textbooks
Complete Guide for the EKG Technician, 2nd Edition – Wilma Lynne Clarke
Program Cost Full Assessment
| Tuition Fee | $ 800.00 |
| Laboratory Fee including materias and equipment | included |
| Registration Fee | 50.00 |
| Book/Teaching Materials** | 50.00 |
| Certification Exam Fee (NHA) | Pay Online |
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE | $ 900.00 |
Healthcare Training Starts Here
Questions about programs, schedules, or training requirements can be discussed when you contact us for additional information. Program details can help clarify admission steps and available class options. Staff can provide guidance on training expectations and preparation for enrollment.