Program Quick Facts 

  • Fall Quarter Schedule
    • CARDIO 102 | Tuesday | 5:00PM-7:30PM
    • CARDIO 103 | Tuesday | 7:30PM-9:30PM
  • Program Length: 3 Months
  • Credits: 5 credits
  • Program Start: Quarterly
  • Modality: In-Person
  • Admission Deadlines:
    • Classes are open until filled.
  • Approximate Cost: ~$1161.30 (tuition and supplies)
  • Credential Awarded: EKG Certificate 
  • Program Requirements:
    • Must be 18 years of age or within 3 months of program comletion.
  • Funding Options:
    • Workforce Education Services: Provides assistance with tuition, books, fees, tools, and individual support services to help students enter high-demand, high-wage careers.

 

About the Program

The Cardiac Monitor/Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician program prepares students with the knowledge, experience, exposure and confidence to monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms as well as perform diagnostic testing to assess heart rhythm and rate.  Cardiac Monitor/Electrocardiography Technicians play an important role in the management of patients with heart disease or injury by observing, documenting, and reporting normal, abnormal and potentially life-threatening cardiac rhythms to the appropriate medical staff. Electrocardiography Technicians typically work in hospital and outpatient clinic environments while Cardiac Monitor Technicians typically work in the hospital or a centralized monitoring setting. They play a vital role in the lives of cardiac patients and are a critical member of the health care team.

This program will include fundamental information on anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical legal ethics, and communication, and intensive EKG monitor strip interpretations. 

Typical job duties for an EKG Technician include:

  • Operate EKG machines to record the electrical activity of the heart.
  • Monitor the EKG machine during the procedure to ensure the quality and consistency of the recorded signals.
  • Identify and troubleshoot any technical issues with the equipment.
  • Analyze EKG readings to identify abnormalities or irregularities in the heart's electrical activity.
  • Accurately document and record EKG data, including the patient's information, date, and time of the procedure.

 

Applications and Admissions 

Admissions to the EKG Techinician program is open until courses are filled. 

 

Eligbility Requirements

  1. Apply to Green River College: Getting Started. Once an application is submitted, a ctcLink identification (ID) number will be issued through the email the applicant applied with.
  2. Must be 18 Years of age or older within 3 months of program completion.
  3. Complete the EKG Application
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Open Houses & Next Quarter Workshops

We know you may have questions about our programs, or need help preparing for next quarter. Please visit our Events page to sign-up for one of our Montly Open Houses, or a Next Quarter drop-in workshop. 

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