Certified EKG Technician Training – 3-Day Hands-On Program

Start your journey into cardiac monitoring with LA Fire Card’s hands-on EKG Technician training program. This course prepares students with the practical skills needed to perform electrocardiograms in healthcare settings and prepares graduates to pursue national certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam.

Our program emphasizes hands-on training, small class sizes, and real clinical skill development so students leave confident and job-ready.
 

Program Details:

• 📅 Program Length: 3 Days
• 📍 Format: In-person hands-on training
• 🎓 Certificate: Certificate of Completion awarded
• 🩺 Training Provider: LA Fire Card
• 📚 Certification Prep: Aligned with NHA CET exam topics
• 📍 Location: Downtown Los Angeles

What You Will Learn
Students in our EKG Technician training program will learn:

• Proper 12-lead EKG lead placement
• Cardiac rhythm basics and recognition
• Patient preparation and electrode placement
• EKG machine operation
• Artifact recognition and troubleshooting
• Basic cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Telemetry monitoring fundamentals
• Documentation basics
• Infection control procedures
• Professional patient communication

Hands-On EKG Training
Unlike lecture-only programs, LA Fire Card emphasizes practical learning.

Students practice:

• Lead placement techniques
• Machine setup and operation
• Patient preparation scenarios
• Troubleshooting signal issues
• Reading rhythm strips

EKG Technician Salary Information

According to national employment data:

Average hourly pay:
$20 – $32 per hour

Typical annual earnings:
$42,000 – $65,000

Experienced cardiac monitor technicians:
$70,000+ in some markets

Major employers include:
 

• Hospitals

• Urgent care centers

• Cardiology clinics

• Telemetry units

• Outpatient surgery centers

Who This Program is For

This program is ideal for:

• LVNs

• RNs

• CNAs

• Medical assistants

• Phlebotomy students

• Healthcare students

• ​Career changers entering healthcare

Why Students Choose LA Fire Card

• Hands-on EKG machine training

• Small class sizes for personalized instruction

• Experienced nurse instructors

• Real clinical skill focus

• BPPE approved training provider

• NHA exam preparation alignment

• Convenient Downtown Los Angeles location

• ​Hundreds of 5-star student reviews

NHA CET Exam Requirement:

• Proof of prior education (high school diploma/GED, college degree, or healthcare license) is required before exam eligibility.

Location

• 1605 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
• Conveniently located in downtown Los Angeles
• Free parking 

Payment Options

• Pay $95 deposit and remaining balance on day 1 of class
• Or, pay in full and save $75
• Price match available when paid in full 

Questions? Call or text (323) 327-6353

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