EKG Technician

Read the rhythm of the heart — train as an EKG Technician in about ten weeks.

About 10 weeks 165 clock hours English & Spanish
EKG Technician training at Genesis Vocational Institute
Overview

Program objective

Graduate ready to work as an entry-level EKG (Electrocardiograph) Technician and to sit for national certification.

The EKG Technician program teaches you the cardiovascular system, disease pathology, and how to operate electrocardiograph instruments and modalities. You'll learn patient preparation and care and graduate ready to sit for the national certification exam and support cardiology teams.

What you'll study

What you'll study

Every course in the program, straight from our official catalog.

  • HIV/AIDS Education
  • CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Health Science Core Fundamentals
  • Structure & Function of the Cardiovascular System & Medical Terminology
  • Laws & Ethical Standards of Electrocardiography
  • EKG Instrumentation & Modalities
  • Patient Preparation & Care Procedures

Where you'll work

  • Hospitals
  • Cardiology clinics
  • Diagnostic labs
  • Physician offices

Certification

National certification through the NHA and MedCA.

Ready to begin?

Your new healthcare career could start with one phone call. Talk to our admissions team about the program that fits you — in English or Spanish.