top of page
bgImage

Electrocardiogram/Monitor Technician

Best American Healthcare University offers EKG Technician certification training classes in riverside ca. We also have EKG tech programs in Ontario and online. Our profound Monitor Technician training course is one of the premier in the Inland Empire. We have weekend and weekday schedules as well as online. We offer ECG Tech certification training for Ontario, CA residents, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Upland, Pomona, Corona, Moreno Valley, and the whole of Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino counties), Coachella Valley, Orange county and Los Angeles.

The EKG Technician is an integral part of the management of patients with heart disease. EKG/Monitor technicians use electrodes, which are attached to a patient's chest, and other specialized electronic equipment to obtain heart readings known as electrocardiographs or EKGs. They are able to trace and record electrical impulses transmitted by the patient's heart. The recorded data is then reviewed by a physician to evaluate the condition of the patient's heart.

bgImage

We offer two EKG Tech training packages

1. Full EKG/Monitor Technician course [This is a combo of two courses Basic EKG Technician ($2400) plus Medical Administrative Assistant ($2400) offered at a discounted rate of $4000 for both].

2. Basic EKG Technician $2400


Classroom OR Online


Only 2 steps to apply 1. pay 2. fill out form below

bgImage

Course Details

Best American Healthcare University EKG course has a straightforward course curriculum that is designed to be completed in:

-16 weeks for Full EKG Tech (Sundays only plus 160 clinical internship)

-8 weeks for basic EKG Tech (Sundays only)

-Four weeks for Full EKG Tech (M-Th plus 160 clinical internship)

-Two weeks for Basic EKG Tech (Mon - Thursday).

At the end of the program, the student will be qualified to take the national certification examinations for EKG/Monitor technicians and Medical Administrative Assistants (Full EKG Tech) or only the national certification exam for EKG Technicians for Basic EKG Tech students. Student is responsible for the national certification exam fees. We do recommend Healthcare Professionals Competency Testing for the EKG Technician national certification exam.

We offer 3 schedules:

1. Online (Basic EKG Technician for $2400 or Full EKG Technician combo $4000)

2. Classroom weekdays (Mon - Thur for 2 weeks for Basic EKG Tech or Mon - Thur for 4 weeks for Full EKG Tech plus 160 Clinical Internship

 for full tech) 

3. Classroom Sundays (8 Sundays for basic EKG Tech or 16 Sundays for Full EKG Tech plus 160 clinical internship) 

Apply and pay on this page or apply in person at the school


Only 2 steps to apply 1. pay 2. fill out form below

bgImage

Apply and pay on this page or apply in person at the school

Please fill out the form below

We look forward to seeing you in class

First Name*

Last name*

Email Address*

Phone*

How did you hear about BAHU EKG class?*

Which schedule did you choose? Currently only online due to covid*

Select an option

What is your start date?*

Your t shirt size

Full mailing address to mail your tshirt

Thanks for submitting!

bgImage

Frequently Asked Questions




Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about our EKG Technician Training Program. Please call or email us if you have any questions, or would like additional information regarding our EKG Technician course. 

Who is a EKG Technician?

EKG Technicians, or cardiovascular technicians, are an integral part of the management of patients with heart disease. EKG technicians use electrodes, which are attached to a patient's chest, and other specialized electronic equipment to obtain heart readings known as electrocardiographs or EKGs. They are able to trace and record electrical impulses transmitted by the patient's heart. The recorded data is then reviewed by a physician to evaluate the condition of the patient's heart.

The Doctor's diagnosis of heart disease is based upon the interpretation of EKG Tracings. EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals, examinations of patients over 40, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains, and when the Doctor deems it necessary.

Students are encouraged to register early, as seating is very limited.

EKG Equipment and Supplies

Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

EKG Interpretation

Specialized Procedures Related to Electrocardiography


What are the duties of an EKG Technician?

An EKG technician adheres electrodes to the patient's chest, arms, and legs. An EKG machine is used to trace and record electrical impulses transmitted by the patient's heart. After data is collected, the EKG technician prints an EKG for evaluation by the physician. An EKG technician with advanced training performs Holter monitoring and stress testing. Advanced EKG Procedures: To perform a holter monitor, an EKG technician:

places electrodes on the patient's chest

attaches a portable EKG monitor to the patient

removes a tape from the monitor and places it in a scanner, following 24 or more hours of normal activity by the patient

checks the quality of the recorded impulses on an electronic screen

prints the information from the tape for evaluation by a physician

To perform stress testing, an EKG technician:

documents the patient's medical history

connects the patient to an EKG monitor

obtains a baseline reading and resting blood pressure

monitors the heart's performance while the patient is walking on a treadmill

gradually increases the treadmill's speed to observe the effect of increased exertion


Question: Do I have to take a State License examination when I complete the EKG training?

Answer: There is no state license, certification, special test or examination required when you complete your EKG Technician course. However many employers prefer to hire EKG Technicians with the national certification. When you finish your EKG training, Best American Healthcare University recommends you choose HPCT for your EKG national exam.

bottom of page