EKG Technician
VPCC’s EKG Technician program prepares you for this excellent career and to sit for a national Electrocardiogram Technician certification exam. Students will gain 70 hours of classroom instruction so they can acquire a strong understanding of electrocardiography.
Over the course of 10 weeks, students can expect exposure to job duties that include unit operation and troubleshooting, and lead placement. Our faculty will ensure that students leave the program with a solid understanding of EKG grid paper, recognizing EKG patterns in all 12 leads, plotting the EKG axis, and much more.
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Prerequisites: There are no minimum state requirements for enrollment in our. It is recommended that students are at least 18 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
For more information on the Electrocardiogram Technician certification exam, visit the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) website.
Students must attend Mandatory Information Session before registering for course.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW