Electrocardiograph Technician
WELCOME
Thank you for stopping by! The Electrocardiograph Technician program is one semester long. Seating is limited and is based on available clinical space.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Electrocardiograph Technician is a 12-week (135-hr) Validated Skills & Learning (VSL) hybrid program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. You will learn about basic anatomy and physiology, the cardiovascular system, medical terminology, cardiovascular medications and effects, patient care, ECG administration, equipment operation and maintenance, interpretation of cardiac rhythm, patient record management, and professional standards and ethics. The program also prepares students to take the Certified EKG Technician exam provided by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Class start dates: (subject to change)
- January 12, 2026
- Mandatory program orientation for students who have been offered a seat in the class on Thursday, January 8th at 9:00am
Class schedule: (subject to change)
ADMISSIONS
Acceptance to Fletcher Technical Community College does not guarantee acceptance into the Electrocardiograph Technician program. To apply to the Electrocardiograph Technician program, please complete the program checklist and application found under the links tab and submit to the Department of Nursing and Allied Health along with required documents.
Things to consider before applying to the Electrocardiograph Technician program:
- High School Diploma/GED/HiSET or expect to earn HS diploma/HiSET within the next 12 months (Diploma, letter from counselor stating graduation is within 12 months, or letter from Adult Ed instructor must be uploaded into the application)
- 18 years of age (Students 17 years of age can apply, but must turn 18 prior to the clinical start date. Acceptance will be dependent upon clinical facility policies and parental consent)
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Students must submit a background check clear of any felony conviction(s). Background Check Instructions
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Students offered admission into the program must pass random drug screen(s).
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Required immunizations are 2 MMR shots (measles, mumps, and rubella), a current tetanus – diphtheria (TD) shot within the last 10 years.
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Hep B series must be started.
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Flu vaccination or waiver
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Physical Exam
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Current TB test
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Covid vaccination or exemption
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Proof of health insurance coverage
The Electrocardiograph Technician program is a noncredit program. This is not a financial aid (FAFSA) eligible program. Students must pay tuition upon registration unless notified otherwise.
*All VSL course tuition and fees are assessed by each class. Tuition, fees, and other charges relating to VSL classes are not refundable unless the training course is canceled by the College. If the College cancels a class, then 100% of all College-assessed tuition and fees paid will be refunded for the canceled class.
TUITION:
- $1230
- + additional program specific costs (You can find the ECG cost sheet under LINKS for a breakdown of costs associated with the program) Patches are included in the tuition. Tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of class.
If you are interested in applying to this program, please complete the following steps:
- Complete an admissions application to Fletcher Technical Community College (current/continuing Fletcher students do not need to submit another application) online here: APPLY NOW. Select Healthcare as your program.
- Be fully or unconditionally accepted to Fletcher Technical Community College by completing all Admissions requirements. Admissions will notify you of your status via email.
- Complete and submit the “Application for Admission to VSL Nursing and Allied Health programs”
- Complete a Louisiana State Police background check. Click HERE for instructions on how to obtain the required background check. This background check must be received for your application to be considered.
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Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) minimum score of NRS level 4 in reading, math, and language* Effective Fall 2026
*TABE information
- TABE scores must be uploaded into the Application for Admission to Noncredit Nursing and Allied Health programs.
- Contact: [email protected] to schedule the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). There is no charge for this test.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- Louisiana Workforce Commission
- MJ Foster Promise Program
**This program has a clinical component to complete the program. Please be advised that Fletcher’s Nursing and Allied Health faculty members work closely with many clinical sites to provide an optimal clinical experience for all of its students. Fletcher must follow policies and guidelines set forth by programmatic accreditation boards as well as hospital policies. We must abide by the federal, state, local, college and health care facility mandates and your program completion date is dependent upon our ability to enter and complete training in clinical facilities. Fletcher’s faculty and administration will work with all of our partners to complete clinical hours in a safe and timely manner. We thank you for choosing Fletcher for your career goals and look forward to working with you to achieve success.