The Online EKG Technician Program

The fully online EKG technician coursework is designed to take 259 hours of study. There are also 20 clinical hours of workplace experience included. Combined, you can complete the entire program in as little as 8 months.^†

CareerStep offers a variety of flexible payment options, installment plans, and even discounts for U.S. veterans, Active Duty service members, and their spouses. As CareerStep is not an educational institution, we cannot offer—or accept—traditional financial aid, such as student scholarships, loans, and grants through FAFSA. However, our low-cost training programs are affordably priced and our goal is to find a payment solution that meets your needs.

EKG technician salaries vary based on location and experience, but on average, EKG technicians make $48,000 per year.* Many techs also qualify for benefits.

Hospitals and clinics everywhere are looking to hire certified EKG techs, so your prospects are promising. Heart health isn’t a trend, after all, and thanks to an aging population, industry experts expect the need for this role to grow 8% in the next 10 years.*

Clinical hours are an essential component of your training—particularly as you work towards certification and potential employment. They give you a chance to test your current skill level and put all your new knowledge to work in real-world settings. That’s why we work with a vast network of healthcare organizations to provide these hands-on learning experiences. Please keep in mind that while clinical hours are included as part of your course, placement is based on a number of factors—including geography and availability—so we can’t guarantee that you’ll find placement in your area.

EKG technicians provide assistance to doctors and cardiology staff by measuring patients’ basic vital signs, operating electrocardiogram machines and delivering their results, and performing rapid response procedures when needed.