EKG Technician Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This 40 hours training will discuss the basic structure and functions of the heart, common cardiac disorders, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, how to perform ECG, or record the heart's electrical impulses onto a paper strip. Students will have an understanding of the pattern of the signals of the heart to determine normal or abnormal electrical problems. The ECG Technician will administer and document various types of ECG monitoring and will provide appropriate care of the equipment.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Avid CNA School
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 40.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $999.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $71.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,499.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1. The prospective student must be at least 16 years of age and must have a valid social security number. 2. The prospective student must call and speak with the admissions rep at 630-855-3977 to make an appointment to register. 3. A reading proficiency of at least 10th grade level must be achieved, a Wonderlic Test is to be given in school. 4. A criminal background check application will be initiated in school through an approved livescan vendor. 5. A physical examination, which includes TB test must be submitted by first day of school. 6. The prospective student must present a copy of health insurance coverage if available.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - 10th grade
- Language - 10th grade
- Writing - 10th grade
- Prerequisites - Valid social security, must be 18 y/o and older
- Other - TB skin test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: EKG Technician Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This 40 hours training will discuss the basic structure and functions of the heart, common cardiac disorders, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, how to perform ECG, or record the heart's electrical impulses onto a paper strip. Students will have an understanding of the pattern of the signals of the heart to determine normal or abnormal electrical problems. The ECG Technician will administer and document various types of ECG monitoring and will provide appropriate care of the equipment.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Avid CNA School
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 40.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $999.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $71.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,499.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1. The prospective student must be at least 16 years of age and must have a valid social security number. 2. The prospective student must call and speak with the admissions rep at 630-855-3977 to make an appointment to register. 3. A reading proficiency of at least 10th grade level must be achieved, a Wonderlic Test is to be given in school. 4. A criminal background check application will be initiated in school through an approved livescan vendor. 5. A physical examination, which includes TB test must be submitted by first day of school. 6. The prospective student must present a copy of health insurance coverage if available.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - 10th grade
- Language - 10th grade
- Writing - 10th grade
- Prerequisites - Valid social security, must be 18 y/o and older
- Other - TB skin test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction