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Electrocardiography Technician Program

Occupational Skills Award (OSA) (ICLC-Eligible)

Overview

Echocardiography

EMSI

Median Salary

$53,070

Annual Job Openings

111

Currently Employed

1,235

Occupational Description

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

 

Salary by Experience

Entry Level - $37,886

Mid Level - $53,070

Senior Level - $105,606

 

Employment Projection

 

General Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
 

Job Tasks

    Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.

    Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.

 

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Program Pathway

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Electrocardiography Technician, OSA

Fall 2025176
ECRDC 2101101Electrocardiography32
DSAEC 2104002Electrocardiography, Diagnostic64
CVTTC 2106003Cardiovascular Technology Technician, Clinical80

Certificate received upon completion!

Electrocardiography Technician Program Certificate Total176

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Program Details

Electrocardiography technicians operate equipment that records and measures heart activity. These measurements are used to assist cardiologists and other physicians in diagnosing and treating problems with a patient's heart and blood vessels. This program includes ECG Technician national certification through the American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA).

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Electrocardiography technicians operate equipment that records and measures heart activity. These measurements are used to assist cardiologists and other physicians in diagnosing and treating problems with a patient's heart and blood vessels. This program prepares individuals for cardiography technician certification.

Testimony

"I love this school. They have given me a new outlook on my career and I would not change anything for the world."

STACEY B.

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