EKG Technician Program

Comprehensive Back-Office Professional Training

Welcome to Union Centre Institute's EKG Technician Program. This course provides comprehensive training for back-room medical personnel, equipping you with the vital medical skills required to accurately operate electrocardiogram machinery, interpret cardiac rhythms, and effectively interface with patients within a high-demand healthcare environment.

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Duration

8 Weeks (hybrid)

Next Start

September 2026

Program Highlights

8 Weeks

Accelerated Schedule

Earn your certification in an optimized 8-week blended learning cycle of online lecture and in-person lab

Hands-On Lab Training

Real Practice Experience

In-person lab sessions with experienced instructors operating real electrocardiogram equipment.

Career Preparation

Workforce Ready

Build the technical and professional skills employers value through practical training, patient interaction,
and certification preparation.

NHA Certification

Certified EKG Technician

Your NHA CET national exam fee and full digital prep bundle are included with tuition.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our structured program covers everything you need to become a confident, certified EKG Technician

Course Curriculum Format & Materials

8 Weeks · 100 Clock Hours · Lecture, Lab & Externship

Cardiac Foundations & Patient Care

Weeks 1-3

Heart anatomy, circulation & the cardiac cycle
Electrophysiology & the conduction system
Medical terminology & cardiac abbreviations
Infection control & standard precautions
HIPAA, ethics & professional conduct
Patient communication, prep & safety

EKG Acquisition & Lab Skills

Weeks 3-6

12-lead electrode placement & lead theory
Operating the electrocardiograph machine
Identifying & correcting artifact
Holter monitoring & telemetry basics
Cardiac stress & treadmill testing
Hands-on practice on real lab equipment

Rhythm Interpretation & Certification

Weeks 6-8

Measuring rate, rhythm & key intervals
Sinus, atrial & junctional rhythms
Ventricular rhythms & heart blocks
Recognizing ischemia & infarction patterns
20-hour supervised clinical externship
NHA CET exam review & comprehensive testing

Hybrid Delivery · All-Inclusive Tuition · NHA CET Included

Delivery Format

Hybrid Model

40 hours online interactive lecture
40 hours in-house hands-on lab
20 hours clinical externship placement
Lab sessions Mondays & Wednesdays
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM each lab day
2.5 hours per session, 5 hours weekly

Required Materials

Included with Tuition

ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition (Elsevier)
VitalSource digital textbook access
Evolve companion platform & case studies
Animations, exercises & assessments
NHA digital practice bundle
Adaptive mock exams & study guides

Certification & Investment

$1,750 Per Student

NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam
National exam registration fee included
All digital licenses & software activations
Study tracking & prep resources
Full lecture, lab & externship access
One all-inclusive tuition, no add-ons

Essential Skills You'll Learn

12-Lead EKG Placement Operating the EKG Machine Rhythm Interpretation Cardiac Anatomy Artifact Troubleshooting Holter Monitoring Stress Testing Telemetry Monitoring Infection Control Patient Communication Medical Terminology HIPAA Compliance

Your Career. Your Future.

An EKG Technician certification can be the first step toward a rewarding career in cardiovascular care. With experience and additional education or employer-based training, many professionals expand into specialized cardiac roles.

EKG Technician

Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and support patient care in hospitals, physician offices, outpatient clinics, and cardiovascular practices.

Emergency Medical Technician

Many EKG Technicians pursue additional training to provide emergency medical care and respond to patients in pre-hospital and emergency settings.

Radiology Tehcnician

With additional education, professionals may perform diagnostic imaging procedures and work alongside physicians in hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient clinics.

Nursing

EKG experience provides a strong clinical foundation for individuals who continue their education to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), or pursue other nursing careers.

Student Success Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the EKG Technician program?

The program runs 8 weeks and covers 100 total clock hours: 40 hours of online lecture, 40 hours of in-house lab, and a 20-hour clinical externship.

When do classes meet?

It's a hybrid format. Lecture and concept work happen online through interactive learning dashboards on your own schedule, while the in-person labs meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30 PM for the full 8-week cycle. That's 2.5 hours per lab day, 5 hours per week.

How much is tuition and what does it cover?

Tuition is $1,750 per student, all-inclusive. That covers all 100 lecture, lab, and externship hours, your VitalSource textbook and Evolve platform licenses, all testing software and study tracking tools, and the NHA national exam fee.

What certification will I earn?

The program prepares you for the NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam, a nationally recognized credential. Your exam registration voucher is included with tuition, so there's no separate fee to sit for the test.

What books and materials do I need?

Everything is included when you register. You get ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition (Elsevier) as a digital textbook via VitalSource, the Evolve companion platform with case studies and animations, the NHA CET exam voucher, and the NHA Practice Bundle of mock exams and adaptive study guides.

Do I need prior medical experience to enroll?

Most graduates receive job offers during their externship or within 30 days of completion. Our career services team actively connects students with hiring dental practices throughout the program.

Ready to Start Your EKG Tech?

Classes are filling fast. Secure your spot in our next EKG Tech cohort and take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career.

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