Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/25/2024
Program Description
This program will instruct students in the responsibilities of applying up to 12 leads electrocardiograms, patient confidentiality, basic electrophysiology, and rhythms strips interpretations. Lectures will include medical terminology, cardiac drugs, cardiac complications, recording and reporting finding to the nurse.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0901 Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elim Outreach Training Center
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Board of Higher Ed.
Education Information
Other
14 Weeks ( 100.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,100.00 |
| Books | $150.00 |
| Fees | $70.00 |
| Tests | $140.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $190.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,650.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Student must submit with application, High School Diploma, GED, college transcript and 2 forms of identification. A physical exam and criminal background check may be required depending on the course selected. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - English
- Other - Criminal Background
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/25/2024
Program Description
This program will instruct students in the responsibilities of applying up to 12 leads electrocardiograms, patient confidentiality, basic electrophysiology, and rhythms strips interpretations. Lectures will include medical terminology, cardiac drugs, cardiac complications, recording and reporting finding to the nurse.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0901 Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.
Provider Information
Elim Outreach Training Center
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Board of Higher Ed.
Education Information
Other
14 Weeks ( 100.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,100.00 |
| Books | $150.00 |
| Fees | $70.00 |
| Tests | $140.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $190.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,650.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Student must submit with application, High School Diploma, GED, college transcript and 2 forms of identification. A physical exam and criminal background check may be required depending on the course selected. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - English
- Other - Criminal Background
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes