EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The program consists of 40 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training on the electrocardiogram machine. The course aims to achieve the following learning objectives for the students:
1. To be able to recognize emergencies in the behavior of a patient's heart and alert the physician who will then determine the need for further invasive testing.
2. Be able to prepare the patient for the EKG examination by attaching the electrodes to the chest, arms and legs.
3. Be able to detect abnormalities or false readings in the electrocardiogram machine and to correct technical errors.
4. Acquire the necessary skills required in the operation and maintenance of clinical equipment and examination areas.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Certification Asso
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
8 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $995.00 |
| Books | $135.00 |
| Fees | $90.00 |
| Tests | $144.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $320.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,684.00 |
Financial Aid
- IL Workforce Development, Community Concern
Application Procedure
1. Student fills out the following:
1.1 Admission Form
1.2 Enrollment Form
2. Student will be given English Comprehension Test
3. Requirement: High School or GED Diploma or ranscript of highest education level attained
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English comprehension
- Writing - English
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The program consists of 40 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training on the electrocardiogram machine. The course aims to achieve the following learning objectives for the students:
1. To be able to recognize emergencies in the behavior of a patient's heart and alert the physician who will then determine the need for further invasive testing.
2. Be able to prepare the patient for the EKG examination by attaching the electrodes to the chest, arms and legs.
3. Be able to detect abnormalities or false readings in the electrocardiogram machine and to correct technical errors.
4. Acquire the necessary skills required in the operation and maintenance of clinical equipment and examination areas.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Certification Asso
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
8 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $995.00 |
| Books | $135.00 |
| Fees | $90.00 |
| Tests | $144.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $320.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,684.00 |
Financial Aid
- IL Workforce Development, Community Concern
Application Procedure
1. Student fills out the following:
1.1 Admission Form
1.2 Enrollment Form
2. Student will be given English Comprehension Test
3. Requirement: High School or GED Diploma or ranscript of highest education level attained
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English comprehension
- Writing - English
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction