About
EKG Technician Certification Training at 1st Choice Career Centers in Cincinnati, Ohio, prepares students to obtain diagnostic cardiac information, monitor heart rhythms, and perform electrocardiograms. The hybrid course leads to eligibility for the NHA CPT, AMCA, or MEDCA certification exam. The primary pathway runs for four weeks and combines two weeks online with two weeks in person, meeting on weekdays; a six-week session is also available. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, provide a high school or GED transcript, demonstrate English reading, writing, and comprehension proficiency, submit photo identification and a Social Security card, pass a criminal background check, complete physical and tuberculosis screening, and sign consent forms for lab practice.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Next start: Apr 7, 2026
- Tuition: Tuition only: $775; tuition plus uniform and book: $975; tuition plus uniform, book, and national exam: $1,375.
- Leads to: NHA CPT, AMCA, or MEDCA certification exam
Organization
1st Choice Career Center
1st Choice Career Centers’ Cincinnati campus is a career training institution in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on allied health and patient-care occupations. Its program offerings include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Home Health Aide, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. Training is available through flexible schedules and online options, with instruction that can include classroom learning, supervised laboratory practice, and clinical preparation. The school describes smaller class sizes and one-on-one attention as features of its course experience. The Cincinnati campus is part of a four-campus Ohio operation, and the institution also provides preparation for entry-level healthcare roles in hospitals, laboratories, outpatient clinics, physician offices, blood centers, and related care settings.