Cardiovascular Technician/Monitor

This course is designed to prepare students to become a certified EKG (ECG) Technician/Monitor. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include operating EKG equipment, running, and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 lead monitors and to understand the basics of capnography as it relates to heart function.

Upon successful completion students qualify to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) Exam through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Prerequisite: High School Diploma/High School Equivalency Diploma.

This program is offered as a Short-Term Workforce Development course through Continuing Education and is not eligible for FAFSA funding. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the course out of pocket or seeking financial assistance through a third-party provider. If a scholarship is available through PCC, details will be included in the payment instructions email upon course registration.

FALL 2025

SECTION	DATE	LOCATION	SCHEDULE	REGISTER
54858	Sept. 23 – Dec. 15, 2025	Person County Campus	Theory: *T/Th; 1-4 p.m. Lab: T/Th; 1-4 p.m.

*Theory: Class will meet on campus, face to face, on T/Th from 1 – 4 p.m. with required minimum weekly online hours via Moodle. Please click here to see the detaile d schedule.

HYBRID: A combination of Face-to-Face and Online (less than 50% online). Stay motivated and stay in communication with your instructor!

Prerequisite: High School Diploma/High School Equivalency

Course Fees

Registration Fee: $234
Fee includes:

$9 Accident & Malpractice Insurance
$5 Technology Fee
$15 BLS CPR Card
$25 Lab Fee

⚠️ This is a non-credit certificate course and does not qualify for financial aid or payment plans. Please see Funding Assistance information below.

Additional Costs – Paid Directly to NHA:

$84 – NHA Online Practice Exam & Study Guide
(Purchased during the first week of class)
$129 – NHA EKG Technician Certification Exam
(Must be paid at least 10 days before testing. Students must complete the course before registering.)

Textbooks & Supplies

Textbooks and supplies may be purchased:

Online through the PCC Bookstore
Department Code is ICV-3111
Directly from the publisher
Through online retailers such as Amazon

📦 The PCC Bookstore does not stock these items on campus. All materials must be ordered for shipping to your home or the college. Shipping fees apply.

Item	Price (plus tax and shipping)	ISBN/Notes
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the EKG Technician (Textbook, 2nd Ed.)	$29.84	ISBN: 978-1-60425-151-7
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the EKG Technician (Workbook)	$12.79	ISBN: 978-1-60425-152-4
R-CAT Rapid-Cardiac Universal Badge	$13.31	Available at PCC Bookstore or Amazon
EKG Caliper	$9.31	Available at PCC Bookstore or Amazon

FUNDING ASSISTANCE:

Scholarships are available for Person or Caswell County Residents, of 1 year or more, to cover registration fee only. The link to apply will be sent via email with your payment instructions once you have been registered for the course.
Students residing outside Person and Caswell Counties or those needing assistance to pay for full course are encouraged to contact their local NC Works to find out if they qualify for their services.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Lori Watlington at Lori.Watlington@piedmontcc.edu

Lori L. Watlington
Director, Health and Wellness
lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 694-8080 | P102

Nancy H. Watts
Administrative Assistant, Dean, Nursing Programs
nancy.watts@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 322-2214 | L106

Darrick Woods
Dean/Director, Nursing Programs
darrick.woods@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 322-2219 | L107