The Electrocardiogram Technician Certificate of Achievement prepares students for employment
as an Electrocardiogram Technician and includes basic theory of the cardiovascular system, cardiac
rhythm interpretation, 12 lead ECG lead placement, and ECG equipment trouble shooting.

The certificate requires successful completion of NA 110 Electrocardiogram Technician Basic.
Coursework includes an advanced skills laboratory for "hands on" practice with ECG testing.
Attendance to the class, lab, and clinical must be 100%.

Clinical time consists of 40 hours in the clinical setting and is completed in addition to the time spent in
class and lab. Successful clinical pass consists of 10 successful EKG readings (1 pediatric, adults, 2
stress tests). Successful coursework completion requires a grade of "C" (grade score of 80%) or better
to pass, and a grade of pass on all skills check-lists. Upon successful completion, a student has the
opportunity to test for National Health career Certification as an EKG Technician.