About
Chosen Healthcare Institute’s EKG Technician program in Charlotte, North Carolina, trains students to understand basic heart anatomy and functions and effectively read electrocardiograms. Completion makes students eligible to take the NHA Exam at Chosen Healthcare Institute or a PSI testing center. The program is delivered through in-person classes over four weeks, with 60 total hours consisting of classroom and laboratory instruction; classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and to provide a high school transcript, GED transcript, or college transcript, along with government-issued identification and a Social Security card. A physical exam, criminal background check, and TB test completed within the required one-year period are also required for enrollment.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: October 19th – November 12th
- Leads to: NHA Exam
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Chosen Healthcare Institute
Chosen Health Care Institute, Inc. is a healthcare training institution in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Medication Aide, among others. The institute also provides training in Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy. Its programs are designed as professional, comprehensive preparation for healthcare work, with teaching methods intended to accommodate different learning paces. Instruction emphasizes commitment, respect, and compassion, and selected offerings include hybrid or online course options. The school provides training across several entry-level and support roles within healthcare, allowing its curriculum to address direct patient care, clinical support, medication services, diagnostic procedures, administrative functions, and emergency response.