An electrocardiograph technician, also known as an EKG technician, is an allied healthcare professional who uses specialized equipment to measure the heart’s electrical activity. An EKG Technician assist physicians and other medical professionals with diagnostic testing and this information be used to diagnose and treat a patient’s cardiac health. The EKG Technician will provide instructions and skills to help the patient includes attaching electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs. EKG techs are responsible for explaining this process to patients, positioning patients appropriately for testing, and connecting the necessary electrodes. The EKG Technician help with diagnostic results and report the information to the ordering physician. They can then confirm that a patient’s heart analysis or make documentation in patients’ chart, to allow the physician to make a diagnosis.


Students who successfully complete the EKG Technician course will be awarded a Diploma of Completion (EKG Technician). Upon completion of the EKG training with Elightenment Alabama Learning students will be eligible for the National Certified EKG
Technician exam.

Learn more about our EKG Course

    EKG Technician clinical duties:

    • HIPAA and Patient’s Rights
    • Preparing Equipment
    • Safety and Bio-Hazard Standards
    • Professionalism
    • Monitor Patients blood pressure/pulse and O2 readings
    • Performing electrocardiogram tests
    • Record and monitor electrical impulses transmission
    • Assists a physician in diagnosing and treatment
    • Monitor cardiac and blood vessel irregularities
    • Assist patient with Holter
    • Help physician set-up Stress Tests (treadmill)

    Lab Process duties:

    • Universal Precaution and Safety
    • Prepare Equipment and Reading Lab Orders
    • Basic Medical Laboratory Terminology
    • Holter Monitor (24 hours analysis)
    • Proper Documentation
    • Chain of Custody and Lab Forms
    • Understanding OSHA, CDC and Cardiology Principles
    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Understanding blood flow to the heart and from the heart
    • Understanding Cardiac Output (Electrical Activity)
    • Navigate different computer programs and applications

    Admission and Course Schedule

    In order to be considered for admission prospective students must submit the following:

    1. 18 Years of Age or Older
    2. High School Diploma, GED, or International High School Diploma Equivalency
    3. A photo ID
    4. Complete course registration
    • Start date: Revolving
    • Duration: 5 Weeks
    • Level: Beginner
    • Location: On-site for Skills, and Hybrid for Course Work

    Fees

    The following is the break-down for tuition and fees for the EKG program:

    Registration Fee: $500

    The deposit can be broken down, in payments, $300 due before or on the first week of class. The Second part of deposit, is due 2/3 weeks after start $200

    • Laboratory Fee: $255
    • Resources and Supplies: $255
    • National Certification Exam Fee: $190
    • Total: $1,200.00

    **Elightenment-AL Learning offers payment plan options

    NOTE: Registration/Deposit fee is due to hold your seat in the program and is nonrefundable after 3 business days


    Course Credits

    Credits earned in Elightenment-Alabama programs may transfer to some, but not all, learning institutions. Students who plan to continue their education with another should check with that school regarding credit transfer policies. No form of accreditation guarantees that any learning institution will accept credits from any school as transfer credits.