Course Overview: This course provides training to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), which measure heart activity to detect abnormalities such as arrhythmias and heart disease. Students learn how to operate EKG machines and interpret the results.

Demand & Relevance: The rising prevalence of heart disease has increased the need for trained EKG technicians who can assist in the early detection and management of cardiovascular conditions.

Job Opportunities: EKG technicians are typically employed in hospitals, cardiology clinics, outpatient care centers, and diagnostic laboratories.

Course Synopsis

This course provides an overview of the basic cardiovascular terminology, anatomy, and physiology. The course focuses on the proper placement of electrocardiogram (EKG) leads and maintenance of the equipment to obtain an accurate 12-lead EKG. Students learn to recognize cardiac arrhythmia. The course also outlines the responsibilities of ECG/EKG technicians and provides clinical laboratory opportunities to develop entry-level skills. After successful completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of completion and will be provided with the application to take the certification exam given by the National Health Career Association.

Course Hours:

60 total lecture, skills, & CPR hours
Each Student must perform 10 EKGs on live individuals.

Course Schedule 2026:

Classes meet 2 times a week.
Both day and evening classes are available.
Day Classes: 9 am – 12 pm – Tuesdays and Fridays.
Evening Classes: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Add Date
Late registration is taken into consideration if seats are available.

Drop Date
If students wish to cancel enrollment, it must be done in writing. PDMCTC must be contacted within 3 business days of signing the enrollment agreement to receive a full Refund. After the 3rd day, $100.00 will be retained for the registration fee. The refund of payment may take up to 40 days.

Next Class:

February 9, 2026- April 20, 2026
May 11, 2026 – July 20, 2026
August 17, 2026 – October 26, 2026

Prerequisite:

Two step PPD
Sled Background check

Tuition:

$1225.00 
Payment Options Are Available.

Additional Fees:

Tuition does not include:
Textbook, Supplies, First Aid, CPR , PPD, SLED, Drug Screen and National Exam