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EKG
Technician Program
This training program prepares EKG Technicians and Cardiac Monitor Technicians for entry-level positions in hospitals, physician offices, and/or hospital telemetry units. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for phlebotomists, nursing assistants and medical assistants to gain additional cross-training skills for today’s changing health care environment.
Summer 2026 Cohort:
Class
June 16th – August 27th
Tuesdays: 5:00pm – 8:30pm (virtual)
Thursdays: 9:00am – 12:30pm (in-person)
Clinical
August 10th – August 21st
Location
Trocaire College
360 Choate Ave Buffalo, NY
Cost
$2,000
(Scholarships are offered when available
) which includes the following:
Students may receive the following services and course materials at no additional cost:
Textbook
Eight (8) Sessions of Work Readiness
Career Coaching and Mentoring
Employer Networking
To qualify for this program, students will need to submit:
High School Transcripts/GED or Diploma
Complete a Reading Comprehension Test and/or Submit College Transcripts
Complete College Health Forms
*Students can obtain a loaner computer from Trocaire after enrollment for class*
EKG Technician Program Application
Trocaire EKG Program
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What do EKG Technicians do?
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients’ cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
Monitor patients’ blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Career Outlook
The employment rate for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians is projected to grow three percent from 2024 to 2034.
EKG Technicians in Western New York can expect an annual wage of approximately $45,010, or $21.64/hour.
Employment Path Possibilities
Experience could also lead to careers in fields such as:
Medical Assistants
Phlebotomists
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians: Local Wages
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