NGH School of Health Sciences

NGH School of Health Sciences offers the Cardiographic Technician (EKG) Certification in Nashville, Tennessee. The program trains students in electrocardiographic recording techniques and prepares graduates for the Certified EKG Technician Examination administered by the National Healthcareer Association; those who pass may obtain Certified EKG Technician credentials. The three-month curriculum combines didactic instruction with clinical training, with scheduled Saturday classes and six clinical hours each week on weekday day shifts. Admission requires proof of high school graduation or GED completion, a criminal background check and drug screening, and documentation of specified immunizations and BLS/CPR certification for healthcare workers.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: October 3 through December 19,2026
• Tuition: Application fee $50; tuition $1,500; textbook approximately $90; liability insurance $35; criminal background check $50; drug screening $35; uniforms cost varies.
• Leads to: Certified EKG Technician Examination administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

NGH School of Health Sciences’ Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program in Nashville, Tennessee, trains students in phlebotomy techniques, including blood collection, specimen preparation, patient identification, and basic point-of-care testing. The program provides a certificate of completion and prepares graduates for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. It is delivered through six weeks of classroom instruction followed by six weeks of clinical training, running for approximately 12 weeks overall. Admission requires proof of high school graduation or GED completion, a criminal background check, drug screening, specified immunization or testing documentation, and basic life support or CPR certification for healthcare workers.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam