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EKG Technician Training in Martinez & Augusta, GA

An 8-week, 84-hour program with lab and externship that prepares you for national EKG certification.

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Duration

8 weeks

Hours

84 hours: 34 lecture (in-person or online), 34 lab, 16 externship

Format

In-Person or Hybrid

Certification

Eligible to sit for national certification via NHA or AMCA. Exam costs are paid separately by the student.

About the EKG Technician program

The Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician course is an 8-week program comprised of 84 total hours: 34 lecture hours, 34 lab hours and 16 hours of externship for both in-person and hybrid students. Lab is held on Thursdays; students commit to either the day or evening cohort.

Hybrid students attend a weekly four-hour Zoom lecture with cameras on and complete assignments in the TalentLMS platform. All exams are administered in person. EKG technicians work in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

What you'll learn

Cardiac anatomy and physiology
Electrical conduction in the heart
12-lead EKG administration
Identify and interpret EKG tracings
Holter and telemetry monitoring
Patient care and advising

Admission requirements

Documents to submit

• State Issued ID
• Social Security Card
• Criminal Background Check
• Negative TB test (PPD or chest x-ray)

Eligibility

• At least 17 years of age
• 12th grade education, GED or higher

Textbooks & supplies: Hartman's Complete Guide for the EKG Technician, 2nd Ed. (ISBN 978-1604251074) & Workbook (ISBN 978-1604251524); red or black scrubs; non-skid closed-toe shoes