Become an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician 

The Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician (HLSC 112) is a course that prepares individuals for entry level employment opportunities as an EKG Technician.  The course focuses on the basic principles of performing and recording electrocardiograms in the medical office or acute care clinical setting.

  • Course Length:

    1 semester (4 units) pass/no pass course

  • Course Completion:
    • Certificate of Course Completion
    • Eligible to take the ASPT-Electrocardiography Technician exam and the National EKG Technician Certification exam

What is an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician?

An EKG Technician, is a healthcare worker who works in a clinical setting and performs the following functions: cardiac monitoring, administrating cardiac tests, analyzing cardiac rhythms, and recording cardiac activity of patients used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

EKG Technicians perform tasks in the general care of hospital, clinic, and other ambulatory care settings.  EKG Technicians work directly under the supervision of other licensed medical personnel and perform services that require less training, therefore, freeing the more advanced skilled staff to perform more specialized duties.  Typical services and responsibilities of an EKG Technician include:

  • Performing electrocardiograms
  • Recognizing abnormal heart rhythms
  • Assisting with cardiac monitoring
  • Ensuring appropriate lead placement when performing electrocardiograms
  • Entering patient data into electronic health record or other patient data system

Application Process

The online application for the EKG Technician course will be available during the application cycle.  The application cycle will close when enough candidates to fill the section(s) have been selected.  It is important to read through all of the information prior to applying.

Application Dates:

  • February 20 - March 10: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the course in the Summer Intersession, if selected.
  • June 15 - July 1: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the course in the Fall semester, if selected.
  • October 1 - October 20: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the course in the Winter Intersession, if selected.
  • November 1- November15: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the course in the Spring semester, if selected.

Fall 2024 EKG Technician course schedule:

Lecture

  • Saturdays, 10/5/2024 through 11/9/2024, 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

On Campus Skills Lab

  • Tuesdays, 10/15/2024 through 10/22/2024 1:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10/12/2024 through 10/19/2024 1:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Off Campus Clinical

  • 13.3 hours per week in addition to any scheduled hours from 10/22/2024 through 11/9/2024. Instructor will provide detailed information on the specific time for the off campus clinical requirement once the course has begun.

Winter 2025 EKG Technician course schedule:

The Winter Intersession 2025 EKG Technician course is 6 weeks in length.

Lecture

  • Tuesdays, 1/7/2025 through 2/11/2025 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 1/9/2025 through 2/13/2025 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

On Campus Skills Lab

  • 1/16/2025, 1/21/2025, 1/23/2025 and 1/28/2025 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Off Campus Clinical

  • 13.3 hours per week in addition to any scheduled hours from January 9, 2025 through February 13, 2025. Instructor will provide detailed information on the specific time for the off campus clinical requirement once the course has begun.

Note: Applicants must be 18 years or older, provide proof of U.S. High School graduation, GED or Foreign Equivalency Report (requires translation). EKG Technician course clinical sites require anyone assisting with the provision of care within their facility or completing clinical rotations to be 18 years or older.  In order to successfully complete the EKG Technician course, you must complete both the theory and clinical components of the course.

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