Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician

What is an EKG (ECG) Technician?

A basic EKG traces electrical impulses transmitted by the heart, technicians attach electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs. An EKG Technician manipulates switches on an EKG machine to obtain a reading. An EKG is printed out for interpretation by the physician. This test is done before most kinds of surgery or as part of a routine physical examination, especially on persons who have reached middle age or who have a history of cardiovascular problems. EKG technicians must be reliable, have mechanical aptitude, and be able to follow detailed instructions. A pleasant, relaxed manner for putting patients at ease is an asset. They must be articulate as they must communicate technically with physicians and also explain procedures simply to patients.

Current SchedulE

The EKG program consists of two classes, follow the instructions below to view each upcoming class:

• Use the keyword: Electrocardiography in the Class Title searchbar to view the upcoming class dates.
• Use the keyword: Medical Terminology in the Class Title searchbar to view the upcoming class dates. 

   

  Electrocardiography Class Schedule

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Admission Requirements

• Completed Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Training Program Application (Pages 6-13)
  
• Complete Health History Form
• Complete Medical Terminology
• Copy of Criminal Background Check Confirmation page thru Precheck, Inc.
  • Confirmation page, confirmation number, or copy of confirmation email is acceptable
• High School Diploma/GED transcript or College/University Diploma or Transcript
• American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Heartsaver First Aid certification
• Hospital requires COVID vaccination or affidavit
• Copies of Tuberculosis Test (TB) within the last year, and ALL of the following Immunization records:
  • VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) IMMUNIZATION RECORD
  • HEPATITIS B VACCINATION
  • MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA VACCINATION
  • NEGATIVE PPD T.B. TEST
  • TETANUS-DIPHTHERIA TOXOID WITHIN LAST 10 YEARS
  • MENINGITIS/MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE (for applicants ages 21 and younger)
• Concentra Drug Screen Custody Control Form
  • Submit your receipt from Concentra to Del Mar with your application
  • Drug screen is valid for 30 days, please schedule your drug screen 30-45 days prior to the first day of class

Application

Download the application packet: HERE
Completely fill out pages 6-13

Interested students must apply for the Electrocardiography Technician Training Program by completing and submitting all required application documents to healthcareopenenrollment@delmar.edu 
OR physically delivering it to the Center of Economic Development @ 3209 S. Staples St. Room 115, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. DMC Map

aDDITIONAL Requirements

Students are expected to be proficient in English: reading, writing, speaking and comprehension