
Expand your skills and earning potential with an EKG Technician certification. Learn to properly administer Electrocardiograms (EKG's), resolve artifacts and record EKG's. Students will learn heart anatomy, physiology, conduction and to recognize and interpret heart rhythms. Successful completion of this program will prepare students to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG Technician Certification (CET) exam.
Students must complete the
Healthcare Orientation prior to registering for this class.
Note: In addition to the scheduled classes/labs/zoom meetings, there is other an additional 12-15 hours of online work
The Workforce Medical Terminology Class is highly recommended prior to taking this class.
FIRST DAY OF CLASS IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - IN PERSON
Class meets 9/24/26 - 11/19/26 - every Saturday, in-person, on campus from 9:00 am-3:30 pm and every Thursday via Zoom, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Certification Exam Dates and Times: TBD
For more information, please visit the
EKG Technician website.
BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses - such as EKG Technician. Most Virginia residents receive a 2/3 discount on tuition and, for many unemployed individuals or individuals in low paying jobs, courses are free or nearly free. Email (info@brcc.edu) or call (540-453-0264) to talk with an advisor who can help get you into a short term training course at BRCC today!
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