About
PAL CNA Training Academy's EKG Technician Program in Little Rock, Arkansas, trains students in heart rhythm interpretation, electrode placement, electrocardiogram analysis, and clinical monitoring. The coursework covers arrhythmias in the atria, atrioventricular junction, and ventricles, with practice in 12-lead ECG interpretation and rhythm-strip analysis. Delivered through online and in-person instruction, the program runs for 116 hours, including 16 lab hours and 100 hours of theory and core content. Admission requires proof of a high school diploma or GED, a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray completed within the previous 12 months, and required health and screening documentation. Students must also complete a criminal background check and a 9-panel drug screen.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Tuition: Tuition $700.00; non-refundable registration fee $100.00; course book $70.00; NHA study guide $75.00
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
PAL CNA Training Academy
PAL CNA Training Academy is a healthcare training institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. It trains people for Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Phlebotomy roles. The academy offers stackable healthcare credentials for adults with varied educational backgrounds and for graduates adding skills as their roles change. Instruction combines classroom learning, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, including training at licensed facilities for applicable programs. Its coursework supports practical, job-ready skills and includes pathways that combine multiple healthcare subjects. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and CPR / Basic Life Support training makes students eligible for Patient Care Technician certification through the National Healthcareer Association.