EKG/Telemetry Technician (2026)

START HERE! Please visit the financial assistance website at www.tampatraining.com/financialassistance to learn more and apply for available scholarships. Florida residents can apply for the Open-Door Scholarship for medical assisting, nurse assisting, massage therapy and phlebotomy technician.  The Sunshine Health Works scholarship is available for the EKG Technician course. This course is also approved for the 9/11 GI Bill.

Question: Where are the schedules of courses? 

Answer: Due to the high number of scholarship applications for our allied health programs, there are several approved students waiting for the next available seats.  As classes and seats become available, these students are notified of the dates and times of the classes.  This is why we encourage you to apply for a scholarship to get on the list for upcoming classes. Keep in mind that self-pay is always an option. If you want to do self-pay, visit the following link to inform us of your course interest; a staff member will respond within 2 business days. Please note that you cannot self-pay and then be reimbursed by a scholarship.

EKG classes are typically 2 days per week for ~6 weeks.  Each class is 4 hours per class.  Classes are typically offered mornings, afternoons and some evenings. Classes are offered at Dale Mabry Campus. Sunshine Health Works - Tampa Training at HCC Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education

Who should attend?  Anyone over the age of 18 with high school diploma or GED. 

Course Description:
This course provide the training for administering and reading EKGs.  The course includes anatomy and physiology and disease processes that affect the heart, medications, Holter monitoring, 12-lead EKG, analyzing EKG readings, and much more.  A two year BLS Healthcare Provider Certification is included in this course.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Perform EKG tests on a live person.
• Describe the normal cardiac anatomy and physiology and normal electrical conduction through the heart.
• Identify and relate waveforms to the cardiac cycle.
• Utilize a systematic process when approaching the interpretation of the EKG.
• Identify normal and abnormal components on the EKG.
• Recognize sinus dysrhythmias on EKG and relate cause, significance, symptoms, and treatment. Identify specific cardiac dysrhythmias
• Describe the appropriate nursing interventions for specific dysrhythmias
• Recognize ventricular dysrhythmias on EKG and relate cause, significance, symptoms, and treatment.

The following is included in your registration fee ($749):

Textbook
Measurement Calipers
NHA National Exam with study package (one attempt)

Refunds, Cancellations & Substitutions 
Please note that any cancellations must be received in writing before the class start date to receive a full refund.

Questions? Please call (813) 259-6010 or email alliedhealthicce@hccfl.edu.  We are happy to help you!