Program Quick Facts 

  • Program Length: 3 Months
  • Credits: 15 credits
  • Program Start: Quarterly
  • Modality: In-Person
  • Application Deadlines:
    • Fall: September 1
    • Winter: December 1
    • Spring: March 1
    • Summer: June 1
  • Approximate Cost: $2,425 (tuition and supplies)
  • Credential Awarded: EKG Certificate 
  • Program Requirements:
    • Must be 18 years of age or older prior to graduation date and licensure
    • Completion of all required immunizations.
    • Students must score 61 or higher on the College Success Assessment to be placed at Transitional Students Level 3 (TS Level 3)
      • If placed in TS Level 3, students are required to join the I-BEST program
      • Placement testing must be done through the College's Placement & Testing Center (Directed Self Placement cannot be used for placement)
    • Background checks and drug screens required
  • Funding Options:
    • Workforce Education Services: Provides assistance with tuition, books, fees, tools, and individual support services to help students enter high-demand, high-wage careers.

 

About the Program

The Cardiac Monitor/Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician program prepares students with the knowledge, experience, exposure and confidence to monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms as well as perform diagnostic testing to assess heart rhythm and rate.  Cardiac Monitor/Electrocardiography Technicians play an important role in the management of patients with heart disease or injury by observing, documenting, and reporting normal, abnormal and potentially life-threatening cardiac rhythms to the appropriate medical staff. Electrocardiography Technicians typically work in hospital and outpatient clinic environments while Cardiac Monitor Technicians typically work in the hospital or a centralized monitoring setting. They play a vital role in the lives of cardiac patients and are a critical member of the health care team.

This program will include fundamental information on anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical legal ethics, and communication, and intensive EKG monitor strip interpretations. Additionally, you will spend time in the lab setting working with monitoring equipment and observing in the clinical environment working with Cardiac Monitor Technicians.

Typical job duties for an EKG Technician include:

  • Operate EKG machines to record the electrical activity of the heart.
  • Monitor the EKG machine during the procedure to ensure the quality and consistency of the recorded signals.
  • Identify and troubleshoot any technical issues with the equipment.
  • Analyze EKG readings to identify abnormalities or irregularities in the heart's electrical activity.
  • Accurately document and record EKG data, including the patient's information, date, and time of the procedure.

 

Applications and Admissions 

The EKG program runs quarterly. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served bases. 

Application Deadlines: September 1st (Fall), December 1st (Winter), March 1st (Spring), and June 1st (Summer)

 

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Eligbility Requirements

  1. Apply to Green River College: Getting Started. Once an application is submitted, a ctcLink identification (ID) number will be issued through the email the applicant applied with.
  2. Must be 18 Years of age or older prior to graduation date and licensure
  3. Complete all required immunizations
  4. Complete the EKG Application
  5. Students must score 61 or higher on the College Success Assessment to be placed at Transitional Students Level 3 (TS Level 3)
    • If placed in TS Level 3, students are required to join the I-BEST program.
    • Placement testing must be done through the College's Placement & Testing Center.
    • Directed Self Placement cannot be used for placement.
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Open Houses & Workshops

Green River College’s Nursing Open House is a monthly event designed to provide prospective students with a comprehensive overview of our nursing programs. Whether you’re just starting to explore nursing as a career or ready to apply, this event offers an excellent opportunity to:

  • Learn about our healthcare certificate, Practical Nurse, and Registered Nurse programs
  • Tour our state-of-the-art nursing labs and facilities
  • Participate in hands-on nursing skill activities
  • Meet faculty, current students, and staff to get answers to your questions

The Open House is an engaging, informative session that helps you take the next step in your nursing career by exploring the possibilities within Green River College’s supportive nursing community.

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