New career as an EKG Tech

Become A EKG Technician Or Further Your Career
EKG technicians are trained to perform tests on the heart and lungs as part of a cardiovascular team. These professionals work in hospitals and clinics focused on heart and lung health. Their specialty training puts them in high demand. This field is anticipated to see higher-than-average growth, with increases of 10% by 2028. The average salary for EKG techs is $63,020, but this can be a six-figure job for those in the top 10% of earners.
EKG Technician Course
The EKG Technician Training through Phlebotomy Career Training is a flexible program with both online and in-person training. This course teaches students how to perform proper EKG techniques and how to interpret standard 12-lead EKG scans. In addition, it offers training in cardiology and electrocardiography, providing students with the training they need to assist cardiologists in their work.
Overall, this course covers 60 hours of course content spanning over 35 individual course topics. Some of these include courses on:
Proper EKG technique
Heart anatomy
Cardiac cycle
Rhythm analysis and interpretation of arrhythmias
Compassionate patient care
Patient assessments
Cardiac muscle contraction
Equipment maintenance and use
Heart medications
At the end of this course, students are able to pass the EKG Certification Exam. Phlebotomy Career Training is proud to partner with the National Telemetry Association, which provides students with a voucher to take the NTA Online National EKG Technician Certification Exam for free, or they may opt to take one of the other exams for certification in this field.
The EKG Technician Training program also requires students to perform an in-person internship to observe and perform EKGs under supervision. This hands-on experience, combined with the quality coursework, makes Phlebotomy Career Training a well-rounded program for students who are ready to start their EKG technician careers.
The EKG Technician Course is behavioral through a 100% online program that is self-paced and flexible or through in-person training that provides a close connection with the faculty. The online program is self-paced, and students get daily access to their instructors, while the in-person program provides the opportunity for hands-on instruction in the classroom along with the self-paced online component. Both provide an excellent education from top faculty who care about their students and their success.
Expand Your Career by Earning Multiple Certifications at Once
If you want to expand your career and earning potential, consider using one of our tiered programs. These programs are designed to give students multiple certifications at the same time. This can help them advance their careers and stand out from the competition as they look for new career advancement opportunities.
One of the perks of our tiered programs is the fact that they offer you the chance to earn multiple certifications without adding more time to your training. You can save money and time, all while ensuring you are well-prepared for an in-demand career with the help of Phlebotomy Career Training.
EKG Technician Tier II
The EKG Technician Tier II program offers training in both EKG Technician as well as Telemetry Technician. Upon completion of this program, students are able to take the certification exams for both EKG Technician and Telemetry Technician certifications.
In the EKG Technician training, students will learn about nursing and patient care, HIPAA, and patient safety topics. They will also get an introduction to cardiology, electrocardiography, and EKG interpretation.
This tiered course also includes training in telemetry. Students will learn how to interpret over 30 rhythms so they can provide better diagnostic and assessment care to patients. This training also includes the study of the heart anatomy and cardiac cycle and how the cardiac muscles impact health.
With EKG Technician Tier II, students can combine these two certifications into one program that is available both online and in-person. This flexibility means students can work in a way that makes sense to them as they pursue their certification.
EKG Technician Tier III
The EKG Technician Tier III program takes training even further. In addition to the EKG and Telemetry training offered in Tier II, this program adds IV Technician training. Students who successfully complete this program can receive three certifications at the same time.
This program, which can be completed in as little as ten weeks, adds the training necessary to be certified as an IV technician. These professionals know how to safely insert intravenous lines, and they also learn the common safety issues and complications that can be connected to IV treatment. The program includes a thorough review of OSHA and other safety protocols in relation to infection control. Students receive hands-on training in using IV equipment and the other devices necessary to insert and use IVs.