Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician

Description

This training program provides an overview of basic cardiovascular terminology, anatomy, and physiology and outlines the responsibilities for earning a certification. Students will explore new and modern techniques in cardiac monitoring and basic interpretation and learn to prep patients, take vital signs, set up an EKG machine, and perform electrocardiograms. It will explain the relationship between EKG interpretation, disease states, and commonly used medications.

Number of Hours

127 Hours

Requirements

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) testing requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Credential

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) License and BLS provider card issued by the American Heart Association

EKG Tuition and Fees

$450 Tuition / $60 Lab Fee / $25 Registration Fee*

*fees are subject to change

BLS/CPR Tuition and Fees

$100 Tuition / Materials Fee $20*

*fees are subject to change

Other Costs Associated

$339 Textbooks / NHA Exam Fee $117*

*costs are subject to change

Industry Insight

The projected growth of EKG Technicians is expecting a 9.9% growth in the demand between now and 2031.  The average pay for an EKG Technician in New York City is $37.78/hr or $78,582/year. (Lightcast)
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