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Certificate Program
Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG Technician Certificate provides aspiring EKG technicians the skills required to take on this critical role. The certificate also prepares students to take the Nation Certification Examination through National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Students who take advantage of Contra Costa Medical Career College’s comprehensive program will receive hands-on training that includes performing EKGs on fellow classmates, before which they will acquire a thorough grounding in the cardiovascular system, medical disease processes, electrocardiography, echocardiography and other areas.
EKG Technician Salary Range:
The lowest 25 percent of EKG technicians earned less than $23,260 according to Salary.com. The highest 25 percent earned more than $31,464. The current expected median EKG technician salary is $26,670, estimates Salary.com.
About 3 out of 4 cardiovascular technicians, including EKG technicians, work in hospital cardiology departments, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rest work in physician offices and laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers.
Educational Requirements
Most EKG technicians attend a one-year certificate program at a community or technical college or are trained on the job by a cardiologist or EKG supervisor at a hospital, doctor's office, or clinic. A high school diploma and some form of formal training are mandatory for employment. Many employers prefer allied health professionals with EKG training. Certification will make you that much more competitive in todays job market.
Program Objectives
- To prepare graduates for entry-level EKG technician positions.
- To provide graduates the skills and knowledge necessary to sit for state and national certification exams.
- To equip graduates with expertise in the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices.
- To give graduates familiarity with a range of areas that include the anatomy of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics and legal issues surrounding patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography and echocardiography.
Who Should Attend
- Experienced Medical Assistants with a desire to advance their skills and Certifications
- Phlebotomists and EMT's interested in persuing a career as an ER Technician
- Individuals interested in careers as EKG technicians.
- Individuals interested in healthcare careers.
Type of degree : Certificate
Total Fees paid to Institution:
Registration Fee: $75.00
Tuition: $2300.00
STRF Fee: $7.50
Book: $50.00
Students are also responsible for the following fees NOT paid directly to Institution:
Uniform / Shoes: $30.00
Optional Fees:
EKG NHA Certification Exam: $135.00
BLS American Heart Association for Health Care Providers: $75.00
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Contra Costa Medical Career College is a small, Private Vocational Training School. The school was formed in response to the growing need for qualified, entry level healthcare professionals in this community.
