Join the Ever-Growing Health Care Field with this Short-Term Certification Program

This comprehensive 50 hour/7 week EKG Technician certification program prepares students to function as EKG technicians and to take the NHA-Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other national certification exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography, and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement, and other clinical practices.

90% in-class attendance is required.

* Please note: This program is not eligible for Pell Grant or Stafford Loans (FAFSA). Please click here to view other types of assistance.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Watch information session video (below)
• BCI and FBI background check*
• WorkKeys® testing* (must achieve a level 4 or higher)
  • More WorkKeys® information can be found here
• Copy of high school diploma or HSE

*May be additional cost

Ready to Enroll?

• Watch information session video
• Fill out the Health Professions Academy Interest Form
• Print admission packet to the right and complete requirements listed for your program
• Submit completed program requirements to Scarlet Oaks
• Register for class with full payment or funding
  • Review funding options here 

Questions?

• Call hotline 513.771.8881
• Contact Vernocia Johnson, Supervisor, 513.612.7019, johnsonv@greatoaks.com or Colleen Baldwin, Secretary, 513.612.5789, baldwinc@greatoaks.com

Information Sessions:

View this online information session video for classes at Scarlet Oaks.

The EKG Technician program is offered at Great Oaks by Condensed Curriculum International (CCI). Since 1993, CCI has supported schools in communities nationwide with educational programs focused on healthcare and other in-demand disciplines.