EKG Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/7/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/6/2027

Program Description

This course is 40 hours of training to prepare students to learn about the heart and how to obtain electrocardiographic tracings. The course consists of 30 hours of classroom and 10 hours of lab experience. Students will learn the basic structure and functions of the heart, common cardiac disorders, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, how to perform ECG/ EKG or record the hearts electrical impulses onto a paper strip. Students will understand the pattern of the signals of the heart to determine normal or abnormal electrical problems. Graduates of this program will obtain a certificate of completion and will be eligible to sit for the National Health career Association (NHA), National Certification Exam to become a Certified EKG Technician (CET).

Established in 2023

CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

The Miller Academy of Allied Health

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Program Contact Info

1125 S 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 415-2333

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

National Health Career Association

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Board of Higher Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

1 Weeks ( 40.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$407.00
Books$45.00
Fees$256.00
Tests$183.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$108.00
Total Cost$999.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Register at https://themilleracademy.com/registration/ Complete enrollment agreement and set up an appointment.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Reading - 5th

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: EKG Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/7/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/6/2027

Program Description

This course is 40 hours of training to prepare students to learn about the heart and how to obtain electrocardiographic tracings. The course consists of 30 hours of classroom and 10 hours of lab experience. Students will learn the basic structure and functions of the heart, common cardiac disorders, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, how to perform ECG/ EKG or record the hearts electrical impulses onto a paper strip. Students will understand the pattern of the signals of the heart to determine normal or abnormal electrical problems. Graduates of this program will obtain a certificate of completion and will be eligible to sit for the National Health career Association (NHA), National Certification Exam to become a Certified EKG Technician (CET).

Established in 2023

CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.

Provider Information

The Miller Academy of Allied Health

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

1125 S 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 415-2333

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

National Health Career Association

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Board of Higher Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

1 Weeks ( 40.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$407.00
Books$45.00
Fees$256.00
Tests$183.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$108.00
Total Cost$999.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Register at https://themilleracademy.com/registration/ Complete enrollment agreement and set up an appointment.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Reading - 5th

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes