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EKG/ECG Technician Course

EKG/ECG Technician Course

If you are detail-oriented, have great hand-eye coordination and focus, cardiac sonography may
be the perfect career for you.

With training from Contra Costa Medical Career College, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in 10 weeks! 

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EKG-ECG Technician

The EKG Technician Certificate at Contra Costa Medical Career College provides aspiring EKG technicians the skills required to take on this critical role. Students who take advantage of Contra Costa Medical Career Colleges’ comprehensive program will receive hands-on training that includes the cardiovascular system, medical disease processes, electrocardiography, performing EKGs on fellow classmates, echocardiography and other areas.

EKG/ECG Technician Course Overview

  • Total Weeks in program:
    • 10 Weeks
  • Quarter Credit Hours: 7
  • Total Clock Hours: 80
  • Classroom Hours: 60
  • Lab Hours: 20

Graduates receive a EKG Technician Certificate of Completion

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FAQs about Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician Course

What Does an EKG/ECG Technician Do?

An EKG/ECG Technician performs diagnostic tests to record the heart’s electrical activity, helping doctors detect heart problems. They prepare patients, operate equipment, monitor readings, and ensure accurate, quality test results for physician analysis.

How Long is Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician Course?

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician course can be completed in as few as 10 weeks.

Is Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician Course Online or In-Person?

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician course is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

What Types of Jobs Can I Find After Completing Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician Course?

Many of Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician graduates go to work in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

How Does Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician Course Prepare Me For A Job?

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician course trains students to perform and interpret electrocardiograms to help diagnose heart and cardiovascular conditions. Students learn essential concepts including EKG basics, waveforms, rhythms, and lead patterns, as well as advanced topics such as 12-lead EKGs, axis interpretation, heart muscle damage, and pacemaker monitoring. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career.

Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

What Will I Get When I Complete Contra Costa Medical Career College’s EKG/ECG Technician Course?

Graduates will receive an EKG/ECG Technician Certificate of Completion.

What Do I Need to Enroll in the EKG/ECG Technician Course at Contra Costa Medical Career College?

There are no prerequisites to take the EKG/ECG Technician course at Contra Costa Medical Career College. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 925-757-2900 to get in contact with our admissions team.