Basic Electrocardiogram
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Program Description
Basic Electrocardiogram Technician program is a traning program for candidates who will work assisting the nurses as Telemetry Technician. These students upon completion of the training can work collecting abnormal EKG leads when the EKG monitors indicates an alert. These candidates will be responsible for taking the pictures of the electrical waves or activities of the heart. The electrical activities strips collected by the technician is used as the diagnostic tools by doctors to critical decisions regarding patients with cardiac problems.
Established in 2009
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Excelsior Healthcare Academy
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ASPT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
4 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $900.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Tests | $300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,600.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Student should appear in person at 523 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411. Student will be invited to the school by appointment only after initial phone screening. Students must bring a legal state identification document such as driver's license and social security card. The student will be required to complete a three page application. Students must bring three names and phone numbers of family members as references. The student will take a test of basic math, reading and writing. The student will take home a form to get a school physical examination per IDPH policy. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occuaption is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - English
- Writing - 8th grade
- Prerequisites - High school diploma or equivalent
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Basic Electrocardiogram
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Program Description
Basic Electrocardiogram Technician program is a traning program for candidates who will work assisting the nurses as Telemetry Technician. These students upon completion of the training can work collecting abnormal EKG leads when the EKG monitors indicates an alert. These candidates will be responsible for taking the pictures of the electrical waves or activities of the heart. The electrical activities strips collected by the technician is used as the diagnostic tools by doctors to critical decisions regarding patients with cardiac problems.
Established in 2009
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Excelsior Healthcare Academy
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ASPT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
4 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $900.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Tests | $300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,600.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Student should appear in person at 523 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411. Student will be invited to the school by appointment only after initial phone screening. Students must bring a legal state identification document such as driver's license and social security card. The student will be required to complete a three page application. Students must bring three names and phone numbers of family members as references. The student will take a test of basic math, reading and writing. The student will take home a form to get a school physical examination per IDPH policy. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occuaption is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - English
- Writing - 8th grade
- Prerequisites - High school diploma or equivalent
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes