EKG Technician
After completing this 26-week program, students will be qualified to enter the healthcare industry as EKG Technicians. Working in doctor's offices, clinics, or hospitals, EKG Technicians administer tests to record and analyze electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. They can earn as much as $52,000 once entering the workforce. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the heart, mechanics of the EKG machine, stress testing, and Holter monitoring. The prerequisite for EKG Technician is Medical Terminology, which must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. If needed, the student can take Medical Terminology at MTC as listed below in the coursework section.