About
Premier Institute Of Health Careers’ Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician program in Chicago, Illinois, prepares students to perform diagnostic tests related to patients’ heart rhythm, rate, and electrical impulses. The program leads to eligibility for the State and/or National Certification Exam for Electrocardiogram Technician. It is delivered online and runs for three weeks plus a one-week internship. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED and a Georgia State Certification for Certified Nursing Assistant.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: Open registration for online class
- Leads to: State and/or National Certification Exam for Electrocardiogram Technician
Organization
Premier Institute Of Health Careers
Premier Medical Careers is a healthcare training institution serving the Greater Atlanta Area, represented in this listing by Chicago, Illinois. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). The school also provides CPR / Basic Life Support and First Aid training. Its stated focus is preparing people for healthcare and health-related services through education, training, and career-oriented tools. Course offerings include separate pathways for nursing assistance, patient care, medical assisting, pharmacy support, blood collection, and cardiac monitoring. The institution describes its work as training caregivers and identifies healthcare as the central industry served.