EKG Training in 6 Weeks

Train to become an EKG/ECG Technician in 6 weeks through Boardman Training Center’s EKG program. Choose from online/hybrid or in-person class formats designed to accommodate busy schedules. For those interested in the online/hybrid option, students must be Ohio residents.

Gain valuable cardiovascular diagnostic skills while preparing to sit for your certification exam.*

ECG/EKG Technicians are responsible for administering various tests of the cardiovascular system to diagnose health issues and may also perform them for research purposes.

If you’re looking for EKG schools in Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania, request information and learn more today!

*Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding certification exam.

“Boardman Training Center has been a great experience for me. The staff there have been very helpful throughout the course.”  – Abdelgani Qasim, BTC Student

Why Choose BTC’s EKG Program?

Whether you’re beginning a healthcare career or expanding your current skill set, Boardman Training Center offers flexible, career-focused education designed to help you reach your goals quickly.

Flexible Learning – Choose between online/hybrid and in-person classes to fit your schedule.

Accelerated Program – Complete your training in 6 weeks, so you’re ready to sit for your certification*.

Hands-On Experience – Practice using EKG equipment while learning how to perform electrocardiograms safely and accurately.

Smaller Classes – Online and in-person classes are kept smaller for personalized instruction from instructors.

Certification Preparation – Prepare for your Certified EKG Technician (CET)* certification exam.

Financing – Flexible financing options are available.

Whether it’s a flexible training option or if you want to gain EKG skills quickly, Boardman Training Center is here to help. Contact BTC today!

*Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding certification exam.

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What BTC Students Learn

With our EKG classes in Boardman, Ohio, you learn the key features of an electrocardiograph (EKG) machine while gaining greater knowledge of how to read the monitor’s results and much more.

Some of the skills you will learn as part of our EKG program include:

  • How to identify normal and abnormal EKG recordings
  • How to use a heart monitor
  • How to identify basic, normal EKG waveform morphology
  • How to describe the normal physiology of cardiac conduction
  • How to distinguish between basic dysrhythmias
  • How to describe the differences between different results and which treatment should be recommended for the various types of dysrhythmias

Boardman Training Center online/hybrid or in-person EKG courses offer a flexible path to gaining valuable skills. Speak to admissions and learn how you can get started!

*Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding certification exam.

Apply Your Skills

Apply your skills in a variety of entry-level healthcare settings after completing your classes and passing your certification.* Some examples of those healthcare environments include:

  • Hospitals
  • Physician offices
  • Medical clinics
  • Outpatient care centers
  • Laboratories
  • Blood and plasma donation centers
  • Community health centers
  • Nursing homes
  • Surgical centers
  • Research facilities

EKG Technicians help physicians and other healthcare professionals gather important diagnostic information while providing compassionate patient care. Get started with training for your healthcare career at Boardman Training Center.

*Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding certification exam.

EKG Certification Preparation

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for medical providers and healthcare delivery systems by improving healthcare quality through greater competency. Prepare for your professional certification exam as part of Boardman Training Center’s EKG Program. Graduates may be eligible to pursue the:

With online coursework and hands-on lab training, combined with the six-week course, your next opportunity in healthcare may be closer than you think. Students looking to attend the online hybrid option are required to be a resident of Ohio. Residents of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or other surrounding states would be required to choose our in-person course options.

*Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding certification exam.

Why Become An EKG Technician?

When you become an EKG tech, you learn how to check rhythms to help patients be diagnosed with heart conditions, assist patients in preparation for surgery, or assist during yearly checkups to ensure optimal health.

Students choose this training because they want to:

  • Begin a career in healthcare
  • Develop specialized diagnostic skills
  • Work directly with patients
  • Expand their healthcare knowledge
  • Add valuable credentials to an existing healthcare career

Whether you’re entering the healthcare field for the first time or enhancing your current experience, EKG training can help you build skills that employers value. Learn more about the admissions process and BTC classes by requesting information!

Get Started

Get started at Boardman Training today by applying to our career training school online!

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Certification Information

Certifications are available for many of our programs.