Program Details
| Time Commitment: | 3 months |
| Schedule: | Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Course Sections: | DSAE 1040 |
| Tuition: | $1845 (includes textbook and exam voucher) |
| Course Type: | In Person |
The EKG Technician program is offered twice a year, and each class size is limited to the first 20 students who have completed the registration process.
EKG technicians perform EKG testing, coordinate Holter monitoring, and conduct stress tests in a hospital, doctor's office, or clinic. This course provides instruction in EKG unit operation and troubleshooting, lead placement using 12-lead EKG, use and understanding of EKG grid paper, recognition of normal and abnormal EKG patterns in all 12 leads, and plotting EKG axis. The course consists of 70 hours of in-person instruction and requires 14 hours of Skills Labs. Students have the option to participate in externships. To attend externships, students must pass a background check and drug screening. Additionally, students must provide documentation of all clinical requirements.
Certification/Licensure: Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a certificate of completion. Additionally, graduates will be qualified for the optional certification examination offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and Cardiovascular Credential Institute (CCI).
| Semester | Start Date | Orientation | Registration Period |
Spring 2025 |
February 17 | February 13 | November 06 - February 13 |
Fall 2025 |
August | August | July - August |
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Drivers License/State ID and Social Security card
Please Remember
- At registration, you must make an initial payment on the payment plan, pay in full, or provide proof of funding.
- Non-payment will result in being dropped from the program.
1. Complete the WCE Short Form |
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Complete the Workforce & Continuing Education short form. |
2. Complete a FAFSA Application |
| If you would like to apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant, which covers 50% of the program's tuition, please complete a free FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. |
3. Submit Required Documents |
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Email the following documents to wce@templecollege.edu.
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3. Register for the Program |
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4. Pay for the Program |
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Payment is required within 24 hours of registration to secure your spot in the program. Students who do not meet the payment deadline will be removed from the program. Students may reregister when they are ready to make a payment. |
Student Handbook
Additional Information
- Set of black scrubs
- Magnifying glass
- If attending externships, CastleBranch document tracker and background check ($85.99)
- If attending externships, CPR course ($70 through WCE)
| Payment Plan |
$1845 + $30 one-time payment plan fee
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| Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) |
Eligible students may receive financial aid for 50% of the tuition provided funding is available. Requirements
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| DYD Scholarship | For Bell County Residents: Students may be eligible for the Direct Your Destiny (DYD) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Scholarship. For more information: https://www.templecollege.edu/workforce/ael/career-pathways |
| Workforce Solutions | Students may qualify for the Education and Training Grant through Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. For more information: https://workforcesolutionsctx.com/training-and-education/ |
| VA Education Benefits | Please get in touch with Magen McCauley at 254.298.8310 or email her at magen.mccauley@templecollege.edu for questions about using your GI Bill (Chapter 33) or DEA (Chapter 35) benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. |
| Hazlewood | If you have questions about using your Hazlewood benefits to pay for this program’s tuition, please contact Kelly Czapnik at 254.298.8320 or email her at kelly.czapnik@templecollege.edu. |
| Tuition Waiver |
The Texas State College Tuition Waiver program exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees at state-supported colleges or universities for foster youth currently or formerly in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and for those adopted from DFPS. |
- Articulate the role and responsibilities of an EKG technician.
- Explain the role of an EKG technician on a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and
- circulatory systems.
- Describe the phases of the cardiac cycle.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology related to the heart and EKG.
- Explain the purpose of the EKG leads.
- Describe characteristics of EKG tracings such as rhythm, rate, wave configuration, interval
- measurement, segments, and complex duration.
- Become familiar with different EKG equipment including positive and negative electrode
- placement and leads.
- Set up EKG equipment.
- Develop familiarity with the Patient’s Bill of Rights, confidentiality, and other legal
- considerations related to EKG technicians.
- Introduce themselves in a professional manner.
- Use appropriate identification techniques to identify the patient
- Explain the preparation of the patient, room, and equipment for EKG.
- List the important information that must be included on the EKG report.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize normal and abnormal EKGs.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of cardiac disorders and emergencies.
- Explain the purpose and the pharmacology of drugs commonly used in the treatment of
- cardiac disorders.
- Identify artifact and its causes.
- Demonstrate proficiency in electrocardiography (EKG) by obtaining an EKG from a patient.
- Explain Holter monitoring.
- Demonstrate the application of a Holter monitor on a patient.
FAQs
The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas residents with financial need in covering the costs of higher education at public colleges and universities in Texas. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. If approved, TPEG will cover 50% of the tuition for eligible WCE programs.
Eligible Programs
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Community Health Worker
- CompTIA A+ Computer Technician
- CompTIA ITF+ IT Fundamentals
- EKG Technician
- Medical Coding
- Non-Certified Radiologic Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Project Management for Information Technology
- SHRM Certification Prep
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician