About
Alpha Health Institute’s EKG Technician program in Marietta, Georgia, trains students to conduct electrocardiogram tests, obtain accurate tracings, recognize basic cardiac rhythms, and follow safety and infection-control standards. Successful completion makes graduates eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG Technician Certification Exam. The program is delivered in person during evening sessions and includes instruction in cardiac anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient preparation, equipment operation, and lead placement. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent GED credential, a government-issued photo identification, a valid Social Security card, completion of a criminal background screening, and current tuberculosis test results.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) EKG Technician Certification Exam
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Alpha Health Institute
Alpha Health Institute is a healthcare training institution in Marietta, Georgia. Its occupational offerings include Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Technician, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, and CPR / Basic Life Support. The institute also provides skills tutorials for the CNA competency exam, refresher coursework, caregiver preparation, and support connected with healthcare careers. Training is conducted by qualified RNs and LPNs in a safe and healthy environment. Available services extend beyond classes to include interview preparation, clinical career coaching, mentoring, resume writing, and job assistance. The institute also offers help with opening a home care business, provides WIOA-accepted options, and makes payment arrangements available. Its healthcare focus combines entry-level clinical preparation with career-support services and selected assistance for people pursuing home care business activities.