About
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)
Organization
NGH School of Health Sciences
NGH School of Health Sciences is a hospital-based school in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Nashville General Hospital. It prepares students for careers in Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Phlebotomy, along with radiologic technology and related health sciences fields. The school also offers training connected to medical imaging and basic life-support certifications. Established in 1958, it has operated as part of Nashville General Hospital’s educational programs for more than six decades. Its coursework is designed around health sciences careers and includes clinical areas associated with hospital-based work. The school provides programs for people beginning a healthcare career as well as those changing career paths.