Earn the skills and credentials to administer EKGs, as well as Holter monitoring or stress testing with a certification through the National Healthcareer Association.

Training Includes: 

• CPR Certification
• Anatomy and physiology of the heart
• Principles of EKG
• Dysrhythmia recognition
• Junctional/atrial rhythms
• Set up and administration of EKG’s (electrocardiograms) and stress tests
• Preparation of patients for Holter and ambulatory monitoring
• Delivery of final test results for physicians’ analysis
• Schedule appointments
• Transcribe physicians’ interpretations

Admission Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Provide proof of high school completion (high school transcripts, copy of high school diploma, or copy of completion of GED requirements)
• Demonstrate reading proficiency either by college transcripts, computerized placement test, or a CASAS reading test

Cost of Class:

• Tuition/Registration: $180
• Text: $75 (subject to change)
• Liability Insurance: $13
• Optional accident insurance: $1.20
• Cost of CPR card

Other Fees: 

• Certification exam: $117

Please call the Yancey Learning Center for further information at 828.682.7315