EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Program Description
n this program the student will be trained to perform assessment tests using technology which records the electrical activity of the heart through the proper placement of electrode patches on the patient's body, and the resulting EKG rhythms provide valuable data used in diagnosing heart conditions.
The student will be trained to preform the following tasks:
Measure basic vital signs and perform rapid response procedures
Operate an EKG machine and interpret output
Prepare for, perform, and monitor EKG testing
Record lead placement, measure and identify rhythms
Prepare patients for, perform, and monitor stress tests and Ind-Holter monitoring
375 Hours (with an additional 20 optional externship hours)
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 375.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,799.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,899.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - 9th Grade Level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Program Description
n this program the student will be trained to perform assessment tests using technology which records the electrical activity of the heart through the proper placement of electrode patches on the patient's body, and the resulting EKG rhythms provide valuable data used in diagnosing heart conditions.
The student will be trained to preform the following tasks:
Measure basic vital signs and perform rapid response procedures
Operate an EKG machine and interpret output
Prepare for, perform, and monitor EKG testing
Record lead placement, measure and identify rhythms
Prepare patients for, perform, and monitor stress tests and Ind-Holter monitoring
375 Hours (with an additional 20 optional externship hours)
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 375.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,799.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,899.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - 9th Grade Level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction