About
Mid-America College of Health Sciences’ EKG Technician program in Olathe, Kansas, trains students to perform electrocardiograms, prepare patients for testing, and apply Holter monitors. The program awards a Certificate of completion in EKG and prepares graduates for the National Healthcareer Association EKG Technician Certification Examination. It is delivered in person one day per week on Fridays and runs for five weeks, with 40 clock hours of instruction. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid state identification card, and a valid Social Security card. Applicants with foreign high school credentials must have those credentials evaluated for United States equivalency by a professional evaluation agency.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: Mar. 12 – Apr. 9, 2027; Aug. 30 – Sept. 10, 2027
- Tuition: Registration fee: $25.00; tuition: $820.00, including tuition, textbook, NHA study materials, and lab supplies.
- Leads to: National Healthcareer Association EKG Technician Certification Examination
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Mid-America College of Health Sciences
Mid-America College of Health Sciences is a healthcare training institution in Olathe, Kansas. It prepares students for occupational fields including Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy. The college’s offerings span allied health, pre-nursing and nursing, dental assisting, general education, and continuing education. Its training can lead to state certificates, national certifications, and diplomas. The institution also provides foundational coursework in anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, and medical terminology. Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Medical Assistant, and CPR and Basic Life Support are among the programs and courses identified in its institutional overview.