Certified Electrocardiogram Technician Program
HPI’s six-week program will prepare you for a career in the fast-growing field of ECG Technician.
ECG Technician Program Description
A future career with tremendous job-growth potential awaits
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician, also known as a Cardiographic technician or EKG/ECG technician, is vital in today’s healthcare industry. As an ECG technician, you are responsible for performing diagnostic tests related to patients’ heart rhythm and the electrical activity of a heartbeat. You will work directly with patients in a variety of circumstances.
Duties as an ECG technician include:
- Attaching electrodes to patient's chest, arms, and legs
- Performing electrocardiograms
- Explaining procedures to patients
- Monitoring patients' blood pressure
- Positioning patients
ECG technicians must have strong analytical skills to interpret test results and a compassionate demeanor with patients who view electrocardiograms as stressful procedures.
ECG Technician Program Requirements
HPI’s ECG technician program accepts a maximum of 30 students every quarter. In addition to an interview with our admissions Director, applicants must meet the following Criteria:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or higher education equivalency.
- U.S. students must pass the entrance exam with a 75% passing grade.
- International students must pass the CELSA Test with a 75% passing grade (if applicable).
- Complete a background inquiry form from https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/WATCH/Home/Index Any record of crimes against persons or financial exploitation will prevent an individual from working in this field.
- Provide documentation of a completed two-steps tuberculosis test. If positive, must get a chest x-ray.
- If student unable to obtain Mantoux T.B test, the QuantiFERON blood test will be accepted.
- Clinical facilities may require additional information, such as MMR and Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Covid Vaccine Documentation