Start Your Journey to Success
as an EKG Technician.
2 Week
Program
Hybrid
Classes
94% Job
Placement Rate
8:1 Student
Teacher Ratio
Next Class Starts April 10th
Altrain Assisting Academy offers the affordable, hands-on education you need to start helping others with their health needs making life-changing differences and helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease. Our EKG Technician program provides you with the necessary training for a rewarding career in healthcare.
Small classes allow for personalized attention with experienced instructors for a real-world training. You’ll be provided with the highest quality education to succeed in the clinical and technical aspects as an EKG Technician.
Discover What You'll Recieve
- Certificate of Completion in Electrocardiogram Training
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) Exam Preparation and Online Practice Material
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CET Exam Fees
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
Discover What You'll Learn
*Prerequisite: High School diploma or GED.
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Electrocardiogram Studies 17 hours
Students will learn basic anatomy and physiology of the heart, emergencies related to cardiac testing including syncope, chest pain, abnormal vitals, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support, along with safety, compliance and coordinated patient care, EKG Acquisition, Analysis and Interpretation, Holter Monitor and Stress Testing and be thoroughly prepared to take the Certified EKG Technician Exam through the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Practical exercises include obtaining patient vitals, CPR training and performing a minimum of 10 live EKG’s .
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Job Placement 3 hours
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Total 20 hours
EKG Technician Class Schedule
Hybrid Learning
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Designed for the most flexibility. With this option, you’ll attend four pre-recorded lecture videos per week and attend labs on Saturdays for 6 hours.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Saturday, April 22, 20236 Seats Left
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Saturday, June 24, 20238 Seats Left
Imagine All The Career Opportunities
The employment outlook for EKG Technicians is expected to grow over the next several years. Altrain Assisting Academy’s EKG Technician Program prepares students seeking employment, a 3-hour course on Job Placement. Instructors discuss where and how to find employment, what to wear, and even perform mock interviews with students.
Students also receive:
- Customized Resumes
- Custom Cover Letters
- Reference List
Once students graduate, Altrain Assisting Academy helps students with finding employment through direct placement leads. Many Physician’s offices, Care Centers and others contact Altrain Assisting Academy seeking students who are ready to enter the workforce.
Employment Outlook
The employment of an EKG Technician is projected to grow 10%* from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 140,000 openings for EKG Technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decades. Many of these openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who have changed careers or exited due to retirement.
Once you earn your EKG Technician certification, you’ll be qualified to work in any medical office including within specialty practices such as physician offices, chiropractic offices, hospitals, optometrists, and outpatient care centers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
