EKG Technician

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HTH E38 - EKG Technician Program

EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram (EKG) tests in order to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. These tests include basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG which records activity for 24-48 hrs.), 12-lead placement, and stress tests (treadmill). They assist physicians and other members of the healthcare team in identifying and analyzing cardiac and blood vessel irregularities.

EKG technicians work in physician's offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. They may also work for insurance companies to establish health and life insurance policies. 

This comprehensive 60-hour EKG Technician program prepares students to become EKG technicians, and covers heart anatomy and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, and laboratory assisting.  Students will practice with state-of-the-art equipment and perform hands-on, interactive labs, where they will learn the functions and proper usage of different EKG machines, proper lead placement, and other clinical practices.

Key areas and topics include:

• Role of the EKG technician
• Function of the EKG Department in a variety of settings (hospital, clinic, office, mobile service)
• Introduction to medical terminology
• Medical terminology related to electrocardiography
• Care and safety of patients, medical and legal aspects
• Anatomy of the heart and conduction system
• Circulation of the heart and blood vessels
• Electrical conduction system of the heart
• Cardiac cycle (electric system)
• EKG Strip Analysis (P, Q, R, S, T Wave Form Interpretation)
• Normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia
• Basic EKG interpretation, sinus rhythm and ventricular rhythms, asystole, example rhythm recognizing
• Artifacts; troubleshooting, tracing problems
• Practice EKG strips, EKG rhythms
• Preparing a patient for EKG 

Upon successful completion of the EKG Technician program, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for diagnostic medical technicians, including EKG Technicians, is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.  

Salaries vary depending on experience, hours, and location. In June 2024, the median annual wage for an EKG Technician was $48,177.

Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or GED

Spring 2026
HTH E38 301
February 2 to April 15, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
ONLINE and H Building, Room H-125

In the event we are unable to meet in person, labs will be held virtually and led by your instructor.

Tuition: $999* (Textbooks not included)
* = Additional college registration and technology fees may apply.

NHA Exam Information: 

Certified EKG Technician Exam Dates
NHA (National Healthcareer Association)   

• To Be Announced

To register for an exam, please visit www.nhanow.com.