Cardiographic Technician (EKG) Certification

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Nurse Applying EKG — Nashville, TN — NGH School of Health Sciences

*Course Dates:

Session A: January – March

Session B: April – June

Session C: July – September

*Start dates may be delayed until the class is filled.

About the Program

The CTC Program was developed in 2004 as a community service to provide a structured educational program for those interested in learning the science of electrocardiographic recording techniques. Upon fulfillment of all CTC program requirements, graduates receive a certificate of completion. The curriculum is based on the content specifications of the Certified EKG Technician Examination administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)(Home | National Healthcareer Association | Allied Health Certifications), and graduates are encouraged to sit for this certification examination. Graduates who sit for, and pass, the Certified EKG Technician Examination, obtain the Certified EKG Technician credentials that follow their name as (CET). 


MISSION STATEMENT

In accordance with and in support of the mission of the Nashville General Hospital, the Cardiographic Technician Certification Program is committed to educating highly skilled cardiographic technicians who will provide quality care for their patients. It is the program’s mission to promote cardiographic recording skills, high-quality patient care, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, professionalism, and continuing education. This is accomplished through a three-month didactic and clinical curriculum.


MORE INFORMATION

As the only freestanding EKG program of its type in Tennessee, our program is designed to prepare individuals for national cardiographic technician certification. Our goals are to ensure the quality of EKG services in an ever-changing healthcare environment, and ensure ongoing reimbursement for healthcare facilities, as it is likely that insurance companies will begin requiring certification of those performing EKG exams as a condition of reimbursement eligibility. Classes are held on scheduled Saturdays between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Students are also required to attend a total of six clinical hours each week on any day shift (Monday through Friday), between 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. These clinical hours may be scheduled for one 6-hour day or two 3-hour days to provide flexibility to fit into your schedule. There are no scheduled weekend clinical rotations.

Admissions Requirements

  • Submit application along with a $50 non-refundable application fee (Either paid on-line (see "Pay Your Application Fee" button above), OR Cashier's check or Money Order payable to NGH CTC program). (Note: There is a $2.95 surcharge when paying on-line with debit/credit card)
  • Submit proof of high school graduation or GED completion.
  • A criminal background check and a drug screening are required. Applicants are responsible for fees.
  • Once the application, application fee, and transcript(s) have been received, the candidate will be scheduled to start the next scheduled class, pending the results of a background check and drug screening.
  • After the background check and drug screening are cleared, students are required to provide documentation of:
  • TB skin test (PPD) within the last 3 months or a copy of the chest x-ray report within the last 3 months if unable to take the skin test because of a past positive reaction
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) immunization/booster that is less than 10 years old
  • Proof of 2 MMR immunizations OR positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Proof of 2 Varicella (chickenpox) immunizations OR positive titer
  • Hepatitis B immunization or signed waiver
  • Flu Vaccine
  • BLS/CPR for the healthcare worker certification

Note: The student may schedule the aforementioned tests/immunizations through their personal physician or at Nashville General Hospital.

Tuition and Program Fees

  • Application fee - $50 (non-refundable – cashier’s check, money order, or Paypal payable to NGH CTC Program)
  • *Tuition - $1,500 (non-refundable - due at orientation, approximately two weeks before class begins (cashier’s check or money order only, payable to NGH CTC Program). Note: There is no loan program available at this time. However, the program is Local Workforce Investment Area certified and candidates may be eligible for financial assistance through the American Job Center (Call 615-253-8920). SNAP program participants may also be eligible for educational financial assistance (call 1-866-311-4287). 
  • Textbook & Pocket guide – ECGs Made Easy 6th edition by Barbara Aehlert – approximately $90.00
  • Liability insurance - $35.00
  • Criminal background check - $50.00
  • Drug screening - $35.00
  • Uniforms (Navy Blue Scrubs) – (cost varies)
PROGRAM COST BREAKDOWN

*NOTE: All fees subject to change. The program currently is not a Title IV participant through the Federal Department of Education. This means students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid (government-funded student loans or deferments). Please contact the program officials for information on state financial assistance centers.

If you are interested in applying for this program, click here for an application and call 615-341-4659 for the program schedule, or email: info@NGHSchoolofHealthSciences.com for more information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The School of Health Sciences Programs of Nashville General Hospital at Meharry do not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, creed, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, or State constitutional or statutory law in its student admission policies as well as employment administration, program operations, and activities.

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