About Cardiac Monitor / EKG Technician

Cardiac Monitor / Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician is a two-course, 5-credit offering that provides students with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in electrocardiography (EKG), telemetry monitoring, and cardiac rhythm analysis. Students learn to identify normal and abnormal heart rhythms, recognize cardiac events that require immediate intervention, and develop practical skills applicable to hospitals, emergency departments, telemetry units, and other patient care settings.

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Cardiac Monitor / Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Certificate
The Cardiac Monitor / Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician 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.

Length of Program: 5 credits, 3 months, 1 quarter
Location: Main
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Career Outlook

The need for EKG technicians is rising due to the increasing number of people with heart-related health issues, the aging population, and advancements in medical technology that require trained individuals to operate cardiac monitoring equipment.

Job Stability and Security:
Healthcare careers, particularly in roles like EKG technicians, are considered to be recession-resistant. People will always need medical care, and as heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death, the demand for qualified cardiac monitoring professionals will continue to grow. This means job security and stability are strong in this field.

By earning your Cardiac Monitor / EKG Technician certificate, you are setting yourself up for a fulfilling and rewarding career with many opportunities for growth and advancement.

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