Electrocardiogram /Phlebotomy Technician Certificate - Non-Credit
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Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician/Phlebotomy Technician - Dual Certificate Course
Master two essential clinical skills – Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician and Phlebotomy Technician. Prepare for a rewarding career providing vital patient care. Become a key member of any clinical team by learning the fundamental skills of EKG and Phlebotomy Technicians in this integrated training program.
Entry requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent credential
- Accuplacer test – click here to schedule your exam: Testing & Assessment
- Click here for Eligibility requirements: Eligibility Requirements
- Immunization requirements: Immunizations
- Complete application here: SPRING 2027 Dual Certificate Course Application - Google Forms
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This 64-hour course is a combination of classroom and practical sessions in which students will gain the experience as well as meet licensure eligibility requirements. The course objectives will be to learn the required skills of an EKG Technician such as heart anatomy and physiology, proper lead placement, operating and adjusting EKG monitors, diseases of the heart, and medical terminology. Students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands-on labs including an introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper 12 lead placement, and other clinical practices.
Electrocardiogram Technician
Saturday | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
1/23 – 4/3/2027
This comprehensive 197-hour program consists of 77 classroom hours, a BLS CPR for Healthcare provider training and a 120-hour practicum to be completed at a local facility.
This program is a one-semester learning experience, designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in phlebotomy and laboratory support services. Students learn through a combination of theory and laboratory practice, including instruction in venipuncture, skin puncture, special blood collections, specimen handling, and all regulations governing safety and infection control practices.
The 120-hour clinical field placements will be held as an unpaid, full-time position following the initial 11 weeks of in-class instruction. The student's work schedule will be determined by the assigned clinical site.
This training course has selective admissions requirements with specific criteria and deadlines. Students must provide a completed health form including proof of immunizations and attend an intake session to complete a CORI (criminal background check) and other important documents.
Students are required to take the Accuplacer exam prior to attending student intake. Acceptance is based upon successful completion of the student intake process at least two weeks prior to the course start date.
Certificate of completion awarded upon successful completion of the courses. Students will be eligible to sit for the national exams for both EKG and Phlebotomy Technician, offered through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare provider training, course book and National Healthcare Association exam costs are included in the course cost.
Phlebotomy Technician
Canton Campus
Monday/Wednesday | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Classroom dates: 1/20 – 5/7/2027
Clinical dates: 4/19 – 5/7/2027
(3 weeks, full-time schedule)