EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Tukiendorf Training Institute offers EKG Technician Certification Program for people who want to work in medical field.
EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests in hospitals and physician offices. These tests are used to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. This course provides the student with instructions for collecting information and data about a patients heart using electrocardiography. After finishing the program, a student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, identify the phases of the cardiac cycle, demonstrate the ability to recognize normal and abnormal EKG's, and be able to properly set up and use EKG equipment. Each course ends with a national exam that is conducted at TTI. After passing the test each student receives their NHA certificate, which is recognized and accepted in every state in the country.
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois State Board of Education
- National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
13 Weeks ( 82.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,200.00 |
| Books | $189.00 |
| Fees | $80.00 |
| Tests | $165.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $294.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,928.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1.Bring WIOA information and visit with a staff member.
2. Provide and complete training provider exploration form.
3. Submit High School/GED diploma.
4. Sign and date student enrollment agreement. 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 - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Writing - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Tukiendorf Training Institute offers EKG Technician Certification Program for people who want to work in medical field.
EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests in hospitals and physician offices. These tests are used to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. This course provides the student with instructions for collecting information and data about a patients heart using electrocardiography. After finishing the program, a student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, identify the phases of the cardiac cycle, demonstrate the ability to recognize normal and abnormal EKG's, and be able to properly set up and use EKG equipment. Each course ends with a national exam that is conducted at TTI. After passing the test each student receives their NHA certificate, which is recognized and accepted in every state in the country.
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois State Board of Education
- National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
13 Weeks ( 82.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,200.00 |
| Books | $189.00 |
| Fees | $80.00 |
| Tests | $165.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $294.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,928.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1.Bring WIOA information and visit with a staff member.
2. Provide and complete training provider exploration form.
3. Submit High School/GED diploma.
4. Sign and date student enrollment agreement. 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 - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Writing - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit