EKG Technician (Adults Only)

This workshop prepares individuals to operate electrocardiograph machines that record tracings of electrical impulses transmitted by the heart.  The EKG enables the physician to diagnose heart diseases, monitor effects of medications, and analyze changes in a patient’s heart over time.  Students will learn to interpret a variety of heart tracings. Professional Certification is available through The National Certification Agency.  Students may earn certification available through the National Healthcare Association. Available at the Plattsburgh campus.

14-Week program - 3/6/12 – 6/1/12
(Projected Dates-Subject to change)
Classes are held once each week on Tuesday evenings
Hours: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Total of 51 contact hours spent in the class/laboratory with one field trip.

  • No Prior Experience Necessary
  • Students must be 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED (Copy required). 
  • Students will be required to sign waivers of liability prior to participation in laboratory practice involving self/others.
  • Class size:  Minimum of 8    Maximum of 20

Tuition:  $600.00
Textbook:  $ 56.00

Certification Examination:

Optional but highly recommended: through National Healthcare Association for a fee of $105.00. Offered at CV-TEC. 

CV-TEC REFUND POLICY:  Full tuition and textbook charge is payable at the time of registration.  A full refund will be made if classes are filled or cancelled.  No refund will be made after the first class.  Refunds will be issued within 60 days of notification.  Make checks payable to BOCES Treasurer.  We accept Master Card and Visa.

Please return application form, the Student Tuition & Fees Payment Agreement along with your payment of $761.00 to:  CV-TEC Satellite Campus, P.O. Box 455, Plattsburgh, NY  12901.  For more information call  (518) 536-7344.