Online Certificate Course
Prepare for a career as an EKG technician with SFSU’s online certificate program. You’ll study the anatomy of the heart, cardiovascular disease, medical ethics, patient care and the use of EKG machines. The course also covers lead placement, rhythm interpretation, troubleshooting and echocardiography. Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
About the Online Program
- Anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system
- Medical terminology and disease processes
- Medical ethics and legal aspects of patient contact
- 12-lead EKG placement and analysis
- EKG machine use and troubleshooting
- Patient care and safety
- Basic rhythm and arrhythmia interpretation
- Pacemakers, Holter monitoring and echocardiograms
This flexible course combines interactive modules with instructor support and student resources to prepare you for the workplace. You’ll have access to:
- 24/7 instructor support and mentoring
- Videos, labs and exercises
- Student collaboration and online community
- Pre- and post-assessments with progress tracking
- Career resources including resume guidance
- Opportunities for national and state certification
Cost: $1,299, payment plans available
Length: Up to 9 months (6 months access with possible 3-month extension)
Registration: Anytime
Payment Plan
Health Ed Today offers 3-, 6- and 10-month payment plans.
You may choose to take part in an optional volunteer externship with a local organization in your field to gain hands-on experience. Externship sites may require additional documentation such as health records, immunizations, drug screening or background checks. After completing your program, you can contact the Health Ed Today Externship Coordinator at mentor@healthedtoday.com to arrange placement.
Profession and Certification
EKG technicians play an important role in healthcare. They work in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and other healthcare settings, as well as for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. As the need for skilled healthcare workers grows, opportunities for EKG technicians remain strong.
After completing the program, you’ll be prepared to sit for a national certification exam, including the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET). The NHA exam requires 10 live EKGs before testing.
How to Register
Registration for the online course is open and ongoing. You can register at any time.
Create an SFSU ID and follow the email instructions to create an SFSU Password.
SFSU offers this course in partnership with Health Ed Today. Visit the Health Ed Today pre-registration page to enroll.
- Contact: For more information, advising and in-depth course questions, call (877) 261-1484
- General Information: Email cpagehealthceu@sfsu.edu
