What does an EKG Technician do?
EKG Technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted
by the heart. These tests include basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG which records activity for 24-48 hours), 12 lead
placement and Stress Tests. EKG Technicians work in physician offices, hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities and
organizations. EKG Technicians also work for insurance companies to establish health and life insurance policies.
EKG Technician Program
Note: This course may be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the Patient Care Technician Program.
EKG Technician (ECRD-1011)
50 hours
Course prerequisites MUST be completed prior to registration.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student is eligible to take the National Center for Competency Testing, NCCT,
certification exam for EKG Technician.
EKG Technician Certification Program Prerequisites
Registration must be done in person.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A copy of current completion card of Basic Cardiac Life Support, BCLS, for Health Care Providers
• A copy of valid U.S. or Texas State Government Issued Photo I.D. (e.g. driver’s license)
• Dallas County Community College District, Continuing /Workforce Education Registration Form
The following are not included in the cost of the EKG Technician Certification Program and are the responsibility of the student.
• Textbooks
• The National Center for Competency Testing, NCCT, certification exam for EKG Technician, and
• Liability insurance (Must be paid at the time of registration)
• Personal healthcare insurance coverage
For additional information about the EKG Technician Certification Program or the Patient Care Technician Program
please call Susana Ruelas at 972-860-7846.
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