EKG Technician: Online Certificate Program

Join the rapidly growing healthcare field and provide exceptional cardiac care to patients and valuable support to healthcare professionals. As an EKG Technician, you'll play a vital role in diagnosing and monitoring cardiac conditions. Our program offers a flexible online learning environment that you can complete in less than 12 months.

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This EKG Technician Certificate Program is a great fit for:

  • Individuals interested in a career in healthcare
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Any student, healthcare professional, or aspiring healthcare worker who’s looking to join a booming field with opportunities for growth

About the Online EKG Technician Certificate Program

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COURSE LENGTH

12 weeks

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TIME COMMITMENT

15-20 Hours Per Week

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TUITION

$2,000*

*You can pay as little as $256 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.

In our EKG Technician Certificate Program. you’ll learn medical terminology and disease processes that affect the heart and patient’s health. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to explain procedures to patients, monitor blood pressure, properly position patients for an EKG scan, apply Holter monitors and assist cardiologists with stress testing. This EKG Technician Program is ideal for someone interested in an entry-level career in healthcare and is often used as the first step toward obtaining advanced certifications like Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Patient Care Technician.

The 12-week online EKG Technician Certification Program at St. Ambrose University will prepare you for certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as a Certified EKG Technician (CET).

EKG Technician Fast Facts

8%

PROJECTED GROWTH OF EKG TECHNICIAN EMPLOYMENT

1.85M

JOBS AVAILABLE IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES FOR EKG TECHNICIANS

Career Paths

EKG TECHNICIAN
CARDIAC MONITOR TECHNICIAN
TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM TECHNICIAN
CARDIAC STRESS TEST TECHNICIAN
HOLTER MONITOR TECHNICIAN
EKG MONITOR TECHNICIAN

The top 10 percent of EKG technicians make more than almost any other healthcare support job, with an average salary of over $98,000

-Nurse.org

Interested in a healthcare career, but not sure where to start?

Download our FREE Finding My Career Path Guide. This PDF (5-min read) is packed with all the resources you need to make an informed decision about your future: 

  • A sample profile of a healthcare job, including salary and job outlook through 2031. 
  • A “Day in the Life” job description to help you picture yourself working your new healthcare career. 
  • The 10 questions you need to ask yourself to determine if healthcare is right for you.





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Is this EKG Technician Certificate Program right for me? 

If you have some or many of the following personality traits, abilities or desires, a career as a ekg technician may be a great fit!

  • Do you enjoy working with advanced medical equipment and have a knack for understanding and interpreting data?  
  • Are you detail-oriented and possess excellent observational skills?  
  • Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, often under pressure?  
  • Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, providing them with vital cardiac care and support?  
  • Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a healthcare team?  
  • Are you looking for a rewarding healthcare career that allows you to enter the workforce relatively quickly, without the need for extensive years of schooling? 

Why Choose St. Ambrose University?

The EKG Technician Certificate Program at St. Ambrose University offers students:

  • Flexible scheduling options, which allow you to balance your studies with personal commitments. 
  • A program with an emphasis on professionalism, ethics and patient-centered care.
  • Affordable tuition fees and financing options for those who qualify.
  • Convenient and accessible learning from anywhere in the U.S. — without geographical constraints.
  • Supportive online community and resources for networking and career development.

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