Certified Electrocardiogram Technician Program

An electrocardiogram (ECG) technician, also known as a cardiographic technician or EKG 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. 

HPI’s ECG technician program accepts a maximum of 50 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. 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. 

Tuition: 2,500

Registration fee: $100

Entrance exam fee: $20

Book cost: $180 (+tax)

Short-term and long-term financing options are available.

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