Program: ECG Technician

ECG Technicians specialize in conducting ECG tests on patients. ECG stands for “electrocardiogram.” The electrocardiogram is a graphic recording of the electrical activity of the heart used in the investigation of heart disease. ECG technicians work in clinics, doctor’s offices, and hospitals taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining procedures, preparing patients for procedures, and assisting physicians during ECG tests. ECG technicians prepare and perform basic tests, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. This program will prepare you to work as an ECG technician, but may also be taken as part of the Clinical Medical Assisting program.

Certification:
Salt Lake • Tooele Applied Technology College (SLTATC) Certificate of Proficiency:
ECG Technician

Length:
Open-entry/Open-exit: Approximately 320 hours

Locations & Hours of Availability:
Salt Lake Campus
3760 S. Highland Drive, Suite 200
Salt Lake City
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Closed Fridays 		Rose Park Campus
1400 W. Goodwin Ave. (1145 North)
Salt Lake City
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays
   

Tooele Campus
66 W. Vine Street, Tooele
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday & Thursday
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fridays
Closed for lunch 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. daily

 Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
1234 S. Main Street
Salt Lake City
Monday - Friday, normal school hours

Math and English levels:
Adult students will be assessed using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or through high school or college transcripts. High School students will be assessed by their counselor.

Admission Requirements:
• At least 16 years old at time of training
• Current TB test and/or X-ray
• Immunizations: MMR/Titer, Varicella, TDaP, Hepatitis B series

Occupation & Licensure Requirements:
• Must be 18 years old to fulfill most employers' requirements
• Employers may have additional requirements or restrictions

Skills You Will Learn :
• Basic medical office administrative skills
• Basic medical office clinical skills
• Basic laboratory skills and procedures
• Medical terminology
• Phlebotomy procedures
• ECG theory and procedures

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in Health Care Technologies programs. Access the program disclosure documents here.

Courses in this Program
Required Courses in Required Order:
Course name
Hours
Keyboarding Basics 30
Basic Computer Skills for Professionals 30
Introduction to Clinical Medical Assisting 20
Medical Asepsis & Government Regulations 20
Law and Ethics in the Medical Environment 20
Psychology of Communication with Patients 20
Medical Office Communication & Environment 20
Beginning and Tracking the Patient Record 20
Vital Signs/CPR/First Aid 20
Phlebotomy 30
Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory 20
Hematology/Serology 20
Microbiology/Urinalysis 20
Cardiology Procedures with Anatomy and ECG 30
   

Tuition and Fees Calculator

Tuition   Fees
    Registration Fee: $40
    Lab/Supply Fee: $10 per month
    Textbooks & Materials:**
        Required textbooks, $296.75
        CPR Cert.(required), $16.00
        First Aid (required), $12.00
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General College Tuition & Fees
Amount
Tuition: 1-6 hours per week $ 3 per hour
Tuition: 7-11 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Tuition: 12-20 hours per week $ 1.75 per hour
Tuition: 21-40 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Late Payment $ 5.00
Registration - Program $ 40.00
Registration - Single Class $ 5.00
Re-enrollment $ 20.00
Schedule Change $ 5.00
Transcript $ 3.00
UCAT Graduation $ 15.00

Prices as of July 1, 2008. Subject to change without notice.

*All costs are ESTIMATIONS based on 100% progress, for in-state students. Actual training time and costs are based on the student’s schedule and progress. Public High School students attend TUITION FREE but must pay all fee and textbook costs. Tuition and fee information is published on the College web site. This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates, many costs are variable and outside of the control of the College

**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.