EKG Technician Program
Build the technical, safety, lead-placement, rhythm-recognition, and clinical communication skills required of an entry-level EKG technician.
Prepare through a structured Addison LearningOS pathway
Addison Institute four-week online EKG Technician Program covering professional safety, cardiac conduction, ECG acquisition, lead placement, artifact management, heart anatomy, electrical interpretation, arrhythmia recognition, ischemia, infarction, and clinical communication.
What students will be prepared to do
- Prepare patients and perform accurate 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Apply correct limb and precordial lead placement
- Recognize artifacts and basic cardiac rhythm patterns
- Measure rate, intervals, axis, and waveform components
- Escalate urgent findings through the proper clinical chain of command
Program modules at a glance
Protected slides, full lessons, quizzes, grades, and student progress remain inside the enrolled student portal.
Week 1: Foundations of EKG Technology & Safety
Foundations of EKG Technology & Safety Welcome to Week 1 of your journey to becoming a certified EKG technician. This foundational week establishes the essential knowledge and skills…
11 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 2: Technical Skills & Basic Rhythm Recognition
Week 2: Technical Skills & Basic Rhythm Recognition This week builds the foundation for accurate ECG acquisition and interpretation. You'll master machine operation, perfect lead placement technique, identify…
11 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 3: Heart Anatomy, Lead Systems & Electrical Interpretation
Week 3: Heart Anatomy, Lead Systems & Electrical Interpretation This comprehensive module bridges cardiac anatomy with ECG interpretation, covering structural foundations, lead placement principles, and the electrical vectors…
11 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 4: Advanced ECG Interpretation & Clinical Application
Advanced ECG Interpretation & Clinical Application Master the systematic approach to electrocardiogram analysis and develop confidence in recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias. This advanced module integrates pattern recognition, clinical reasoning,…
11 lessons · 1 assessmentEnrollment requirements
Students create a secure account, provide the information and documents assigned to this program, pay through Stripe, and receive course access after verified payment.
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- High school diploma or GED credential
Designed for flexible healthcare career preparation
- Students preparing for entry-level EKG technician responsibilities in hospitals, cardiology offices, urgent care, and diagnostic settings.
Before you enroll
How is the program delivered?
The program is delivered online and is self-paced. Students access protected lessons, original curriculum slides, assessments, grades, and progress from the LearningOS student dashboard.
When does course access begin?
Course access activates after the student completes the program-specific enrollment information, uploads all required documents, and Stripe verifies full payment.
How are tests graded?
Objective quizzes and tests are graded automatically from approved answer keys. Written or practical activities may require instructor review.
Where do I enroll?
Use the program-specific enrollment button on this page. The enrollment portal will retain this program selection so you do not have to search for it again.
EKG Technician Program
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