Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician

(EKG 1010) Less-Than-One-Year Certificate – Min. 4 hours

The Electrocardiography Technician (EKG) program at Shawnee Community College is designed to prepare students for a career as an EKG technician in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories.

The program combines theoretical knowledge, hands-on lab practice, and a supervised clinical internship to ensure students develop the skills needed to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) effectively and accurately.

To provide students with practical experience, the electrocardiography certificate program includes an internship course. Students will demonstrate competence in application of electrocardiography on live
patients in an approved medical setting under the supervision of a licensed health provider.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) certification examination through the National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT).

Possible Career Opportunities

Cardio Tech (Cardiovascular Technician), Cardiology Technician, Cardiopulmonary Technician, Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT), Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Tech), Monitor Technician.

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SOC Codes: 29-2031.00

*Completion of all three programs, CNA, Phlebotomy, and EKG, may be eligible to sit for the Patient Care Technician certification (NCPCT) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

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