clinical Program
EKG Technician
Essential healthcare team members responsible for conducting diagnostic tests that monitor heart function.
8–12 weeks · Hybrid · EKG Technician Certification
Duration
8–12 weeks
Schedule
Day & Evening
Learning Format
Hybrid
Certification
EKG Technician Certification
Overview
Your path into healthcare.
EKG Technicians are essential members of the healthcare team, responsible for conducting diagnostic tests that monitor heart function. They ensure accurate readings, assist in detecting cardiac conditions, and support physicians in delivering timely, life-saving care.
What you'll learn
- 12-Lead Placement
- Rhythm Recognition
- Holter Monitoring
- Cardiac Anatomy
- Patient Prep
- Arrhythmia ID
Curriculum
How the program is structured.
Cardiac structure and the electrical conduction system behind every waveform.
12-lead setup, Holter and event monitors, calibration, and troubleshooting artifact.
Skin prep, accurate lead placement, and keeping patients calm and still during the test.
Measuring intervals, calculating heart rate, and recognizing a normal sinus rhythm.
Spotting common arrhythmias and knowing when a strip needs immediate physician attention.
Hands-On Training
Learn by doing.
Every skill in this program is practiced on real clinical equipment in our lab — not just read about in a textbook. By the time you sit your certification exam, the procedures already feel familiar.
Certification
Graduate ready to certify.
Coursework is built directly around the EKG Technician Certification exam blueprint, administered by AMCA. Structured review sessions run throughout the program, not just at the end.
- EKG Technician Certification
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Exam offered on campus
Pearson VUE
Authorized on-campus testing site.
NGHI Prep
Your training continues beyond the classroom.
AI Tutor
NGHI Prep AI
Mock Exams
Your mock score
43 / 50
Flashcards
Video Lessons
EKG Lead Placement
Module 3 · EKG Technician
Readiness Score
This week
Why NextGen
Why train here.
[01]
Hands-On Training
- Real clinical equipment from week one
- Small class sizes, hands-on labs
- Supervised clinical externship
[02]
Industry Instructors
- Lead instructors still work in the field they teach
- Small student-to-instructor ratios
[03]
Certification Preparation
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Coursework built around your exam blueprint
- Pearson VUE testing site
[04]
Career Support
- Job search and placement assistance
- 30+ years training Texans for healthcare careers
Get Started
Schedule & admissions.
Schedule
Choose a schedule that fits.
Admissions
What you'll need to enroll.
- 18 years or older on your program's start date
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Brief admissions interview with an advisor
- Background check and health screening before your clinical externship
Student Experience
“Reading rhythm strips went from impossible to second nature — the lab practice was relentless in the best way.”
EKG Technician Graduate
Questions
Frequently asked questions
8–12 weeks, depending on the track you choose.
This program is hybrid — a mix of on-campus labs and online coursework.
No prior healthcare experience is required — this program is built for career-changers starting from scratch.
You'll prepare for the EKG Technician Certification, administered by AMCA.
We don't guarantee job placement, but advisors provide job search and placement support after graduation, and graduate employment rates run around 95%+.
Yes — payment plans are available for students who qualify, alongside Pell Grants and federal loans.
The next cohort starts October 15, 2026.