Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician

Program Outcome: Certificate

  Day: 5 weeks

  Evening: 6 weeks

Learn what makes the heart tick in our Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician program

You can begin the path toward a new career after completing the Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician program at Dawn Career Institute. In this program, you can become acquainted with the general sciences of EKG, which include medical terminology related to the cardiovascular system, coronary anatomy and physiology, heart rhythms, electrophysiology, and the technical aspects of the EKG. You can also have the opportunity to study lifesaving courses like CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers. Upon completion of the program, you can be prepared to sit for the National Center for Certification Testing (NCCT) ECG Technician Certification exam.

Dawn Career Institute offers classes that can fit your schedule. Choose either the 5-week day program or the 6-week evening program, both of which provide a practical introduction to operating EKG equipment and promote an understanding of the cardiovascular system.

Dawn Career Institute's Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician program can give you the skills you need to:

• Operate an EKG machine
• Calculate patient heart rates
• Understand heart patterns and irregularities
• Become CPR/AED certified
• Identify myocardial infarctions, arrhythmias, drug toxicities and other patient conditions

Learn the skills needed to work as an EKG technician in:

• Hospitals
• Medical laboratories
• Private medical practices

Start your career in the healthcare field with an education from Dawn Career Institute. Contact us today to learn more about our Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician program!