About
EKG at LA Vocational Institute in Los Angeles, California, trains students to recognize normal and abnormal electrocardiograms at rest and during exercise. The program covers the electrical conducting system, heart anatomy, the cardiac cycle, cardiac muscle contraction, and basic EKG interpretation. Students also practice properly preparing a subject for a 12-lead EKG. The program is structured as a 20-hour course running over one week. The published information does not identify a credential or examination associated with completion. No admission requirements are stated.
Organization
LA Vocational Institute
LA Vocational Institute is a vocational training institution in Los Angeles, California, focused on healthcare and allied-health careers. Its occupational fields include Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The institute also provides training related to massage therapy, physical therapy aide work, and NCLEX-RN preparation. Courses combine academic instruction with practical training developed by experienced professionals. The school identifies an approved testing site for Phlebotomy, Medical Assistance, and EKG, and offers programs serving international students through M-1 visa arrangements. Its facilities include classrooms and therapy equipment used for instruction, with training oriented toward clinical, administrative, laboratory, and patient-support responsibilities.