EKG Technician Training

  • This course will train students how to administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests, prepare patients for monitoring, and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis.

    In some settings, a phlebotomist is also responsible for administering EKGs. Having a Phlebotomy certification is not required to take this course, but it is encouraged as having both certifications will enhance the potential for quality job placement.

    Upon course completion, and if the necessary requirements are met, students will be eligible to sit for the optional Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam through the NHA.

    • Students must be 18 years of age to enroll in this course.

    • Students must have a high school diploma or GED to sit for the optional NHA certification exam.

  • This is a part-time course that lasts a total of 70 hours

    • Theory/Didactic: 32.5 hrs

    • Skills Lab: 37.5 hrs

    • Clinicals: 0 hrs

  • Private pay (non-sponsored student) balances must be paid in full prior to the course start date. A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of enrollment to hold your seat. That deposit is applied to your course price.

    Students sponsored by one of our community partners: DCF, Workforce, City of Wichita, Facility sponsors, or other funding sources are exempt from this. Each sponsor will be invoiced accordingly. Students will be given the opportunity to select this payment type when completing the online enrollment form.

    Total Course Price - $685 (no hidden fees)

    Optional National NHA Exam - $125

  • We work with several community partners to help students find financial assistance.

    • Dept. of Children and Families (DCF)

      • If you already receive other benefits then you may qualify for tuition assistance. Contact your case worker if you already have one.

    • WSCCAP - Wichita Sedgwick County Community Action Partnership Grant

      • Available to Sedgwick County Residents

      • Call 316-462-3700 Option 2 for more info

  • The certification exam for this course is optional. We certify through the NHA and the certification you receive is nationally recognized.

    Click: EXAM INFO

  • You will attend classes and take your state exam at our Wichita location:

    1217 W Douglas Ave in Wichita, KS 67213