EKG Technician
Job Summary
EKG Technicians operate electrocardiogram (EKG) machines to monitor heart activity and detect irregularities that may indicate medical conditions.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| EKG Technician | Certified EKG Technician | 911 Programs, Inc. | CET Certificate | $2,800.00 | 12 weeks | Day or Evenings | 89 | N | in-person | Warwick, RI | High school diploma or GED. Must complete General Medical Studies before progressing into core portion. | Prepares students for certification exam by the National HealthCareer Association (NHA). The Certified EKG Technician profession is not licensed in the State of Rhode Island and graduates may apply for jobs with our completion certificate alone, however we recommend taking the NHA exam to increase employer confidence. | https://www.911programs.com/ | Admissions@911programs.com |
| EKG Technician | EKG Technician | American Safety Programs and Training, Inc. | Certificate | $1,595.00 | 6 weeks | day or evening | 72 | N | in-person | Providence, RI | Also called Cardiac Monitor technicians; work in hospitals or clinics and provide direct patient care; EKG techs use specialized equipment to measure the efficiency of the heart. May perform/administers EKGs, stress tests, Holter monitoring and telemetry. | https://www.schoolofamericansafety.org/ | info@asptems.com | |
| EKG Technician | Electrocardiogram (EKG Tech) Training for High School Students | Aquidneck Island Adult Learning | Certificate | $0.00 | 4 weeks | Evenings | 16 | N | in-person | Newport, RI | For students who have already completed the EMR course, or are currently enrolled in the HS CNA class | RIDOH approved course, Learn to use specialized equipment, such as EKG machines, to measure efficiency of the heart. Live classroom lecture and hands-on lab sessions. Eligible for National Healthcareer Association Certification | http://newportcommunityschool.org/ncs/ | aialc@newportcommunityschool.org |
| EKG Technician | Certified EKG Technician | Newport Community School | Eligible for National Healthcare Association certification | $0.00 | 4 weeks | 3:30PM - 6:30PM | 12 | in-person | Newport, RI | Completed EMR Course or enrollment in HS CNA class | Learn to use specialized equipment to perform and administer electrocardiograms, stress testing, Holter monitoring and telemetry monitoring tests. Live classroom lecture and hands-on lab sessions. | http://newportcommunityschool.org/ncs/ | aialc@newportcommunityschool.org |