Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician

What is an EKG (ECG) Technician?

A basic EKG traces electrical impulses transmitted by the heart, technicians attach electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs. An EKG Technician manipulates switches on an EKG machine to obtain a reading. An EKG is printed out for interpretation by the physician. This test is done before most kinds of surgery or as part of a routine physical examination, especially on persons who have reached middle age or who have a history of cardiovascular problems. EKG technicians must be reliable, have mechanical aptitude, and be able to follow detailed instructions. A pleasant, relaxed manner for putting patients at ease is an asset. They must be articulate as they must communicate technically with physicians and also explain procedures simply to patients.

Course Schedule

Click the dropdown below to see the class dates, times, locations, and costs.

Enrollment and completion of both the Medical Terminology & EKG classes is required to obtain the EKG Certification. Students must have also completed a CPR certification, or must take a CPR class to get certified in order to succeed in the EKG Program.

• 2025

  CPR Class

  • Course Code: EMSP-1019-74024
  • 02/15/2025
  • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Saturday
  • Center for Economic Development, Room 132
  • Cost: $25.00
    
    

  Essentials of medical Terminology

  • Course Code: HPRS-1006-10224
  • 02/17/2025 - 02/26/2025
  • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Monday & Wednesday
  • Center for Economic Development, Room 137
  • Cost: $195.00
    
    

  Electrocardiography

  • Course Code: ECRD-1011-10235
  • 03/03/2025 - 04/30/2025
  • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Monday & Wednesday
  • Center for Economic Development, Room 137
  • Cost: $273.00

Admission Requirements

• Completed Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Training Program Application (Pages 6-13)
  
• Complete Health History Form
• Complete Medical Terminology
• Copy of Criminal Background Check Confirmation page thru Precheck, Inc.
  • Confirmation page, confirmation number, or copy of confirmation email is acceptable
• High School Diploma/GED transcript or College/University Diploma or Transcript
• American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Heartsaver First Aid certification
• Hospital requires COVID vaccination or affidavit
• Copies of Tuberculosis Test (TB) within the last year, and ALL of the following Immunization records:
  • VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) IMMUNIZATION RECORD
  • HEPATITIS B VACCINATION
  • MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA VACCINATION
  • NEGATIVE PPD T.B. TEST
  • TETANUS-DIPHTHERIA TOXOID WITHIN LAST 10 YEARS
  • MENINGITIS/MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE (for applicants ages 21 and younger)
• Concentra Drug Screen Custody Control Form
  • Submit your receipt from Concentra to Del Mar with your application
  • Drug screen is valid for 30 days, please schedule your drug screen 30-45 days prior to the first day of class

Application

Download the application packet: HERE
Completely fill out pages 6-13

Interested students must apply for the Electrocardiography Technician Training Program by completing and submitting all required application documents to healthcareopenenrollment@delmar.edu 
OR physically delivering it to the Center of Economic Development @ 3209 S. Staples St. Room 115, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. DMC Map

aDDITIONAL Requirements

Students are expected to be proficient in English: reading, writing, speaking and comprehension

• Required Course Textbooks/Workbooks

  HARTMAN'S Complete guide for the ekg technician, 2nd Edition

  ISBN: 9781604251517

  Textbooks may be purchased at:
  Del Mar College On-Campus Bookstore Heritage – Harvin Center
  Corner of Baldwin Blvd. & Ayers
  (361) 884-1823

EKT to EMT Pathway Grant
for EMR Applicants

Already have an EKG certificate? Or, are you close to completing the DMC classes, and wish to grow your skills?

This TRUE grant will allow you to progress and get certified to work as a Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)!

This Grant will cover your:

• Tuition
• Textbooks
• Certification cost
• 1 uniform (top / bottom)

Interested?
Complete This Form to apply!

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