Electrocardiography Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2024
Program Description
The Electrocardiography Technician (EKG) program at Shawnee Community College is designed to prepare students for a career as an EKG technician in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories. The program combines theoretical knowledge, hands-on lab practice, and a supervised clinical internship to ensure students develop the skills needed to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) effectively and accurately. To provide students with practical experience, the electrocardiography certificate program includes an internship course. Students will demonstrate competence in application of electrocardiography on live patients in an approved medical setting under the supervision of a licensed health provider. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) certification examination through the National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT).
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NCCT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 85.00 Hours / 4.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $560.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $100.00 |
| Tests | $119.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $145.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,024.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
SCC Application, Request program through advisor.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Internships
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Electrocardiography Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2024
Program Description
The Electrocardiography Technician (EKG) program at Shawnee Community College is designed to prepare students for a career as an EKG technician in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories. The program combines theoretical knowledge, hands-on lab practice, and a supervised clinical internship to ensure students develop the skills needed to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) effectively and accurately. To provide students with practical experience, the electrocardiography certificate program includes an internship course. Students will demonstrate competence in application of electrocardiography on live patients in an approved medical setting under the supervision of a licensed health provider. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) certification examination through the National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT).
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NCCT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 85.00 Hours / 4.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $560.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $100.00 |
| Tests | $119.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $145.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,024.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
SCC Application, Request program through advisor.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Internships
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction