EKG Technician (MGT 7967)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/12/2024
Program Description
With an aging population, the need for health care services has grown. EKG technicians conduct tests on patients for diagnostic purposes. In the 60-hour classroom portion of this program, youll explore the anatomy and physiology of the heart and techniques for performing a 12- lead EKG. Youll learn to identify rhythms and rhythm abnormalities and how cardiac medications affect an EKG. Youll also become familiar with record keeping, patient confidentiality and administrative tasks. Students are encouraged to write for national certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Costs not included: textbook, MGT 7980. Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old, Adult Basic Learning Examination. Students will be notified after completing the prerequisite testing and being accepted into the program.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Cardiovascular Credentialing Inter.
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $999.00 |
| Books | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,274.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Joliet Junior College Corporate & Community Services at 815-280-1555 or visit www.trainingupdate.org.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Entrance exam
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: EKG Technician (MGT 7967)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/12/2024
Program Description
With an aging population, the need for health care services has grown. EKG technicians conduct tests on patients for diagnostic purposes. In the 60-hour classroom portion of this program, youll explore the anatomy and physiology of the heart and techniques for performing a 12- lead EKG. Youll learn to identify rhythms and rhythm abnormalities and how cardiac medications affect an EKG. Youll also become familiar with record keeping, patient confidentiality and administrative tasks. Students are encouraged to write for national certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Costs not included: textbook, MGT 7980. Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old, Adult Basic Learning Examination. Students will be notified after completing the prerequisite testing and being accepted into the program.
Established in 2004
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Cardiovascular Credentialing Inter.
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $999.00 |
| Books | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,274.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Joliet Junior College Corporate & Community Services at 815-280-1555 or visit www.trainingupdate.org.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Entrance exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes