Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Training

Hudson County Community College

In-Demand in New Jersey

This training may be eligible for funding from your One-Stop Career Center.

DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity

An Electrocardiogram Technician is a cardiology technologist with specialized training in operating equipment used to measure a patient's heart performance. By attaching electrodes to a patient's body and recording the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient's heart with an EKG- also known as an electrocardiogram- the technician provides the data to the patient's physician for later analysis. Electrocardiogram Technician's are typically employed in hospitals, private cardiology clinics and laboratories, and generally work standard 40 hour work weeks with the occasional weekend. Electrocardiogram Technician duties: Oversee Electrocardiogram test procedures Record Electrocardiogram readings Perform stress tests Administer Holter's monitoring tests Provide Electrocardiogram test data to physicians Alternate job titles: ECG Technician Electrocardiograph Technician Cardiovascular Technician

Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity

Languages:French, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog(Philipines)Prerequisites:High School Diploma or HSE with a TABE score of 9th grade or aboveCertifications:Certified EKG Technician (CET)Completion Time:4-11 weeksTotal Hours:
80 hours

CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity

Total Cost$1,800
Tuition$900
Fees$25
Books & Materials$100
Supplies & Tools$0
Other$775

Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity

Hudson County Community College

161 Newkirk Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Samaya Yashayeva
Associate Director for Healthcare Programs
(201) 360-4239

www.hccc.edu

Instructional ProgramsType of material covered by the Learning Opportunity

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Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity

Offers evening courses
Programs offered in other languages
Wheelchair accessible
Job placement assistance

Offerings subject to change – contact the provider to verify these services are still available

How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities

New Jersey residents who meet eligibility criteria can receive funding to train for the following in-demand occupations: In-Demand Occupations List For more details about tuition assistance and to apply, visit the

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