FALL 2027

SECTIONDATELOCATIONSCHEDULE*REGISTER




September 14- December 9Person County CampusTheory: T/Th; 1-4 p.m.
Lab: T/Th; 1-4 p.m.		Registration opens
July 6, 2027

COURSE DETAILS

*Theory/Lab: Classes meet face-to-face on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–4 p.m., with additional required weekly online coursework completed through Moodle. Please click the link below to view the full course schedule.

Fall 2027 Cardiovascular Tech Course Outline

*Hybrid Format: This course is delivered in a hybrid format, combining face-to-face instruction with online learning (more than 50% online). Students will attend scheduled classroom sessions and are expected to complete online assignments independently outside of class. Reliable internet access is required.

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

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 course costs out of pocket, securing assistance through a third-party funding source, or applying for a scholarship. Please see the Funding Assistance section below for additional information.

COURSE REGISTRATION

Registration Fee: $323
Fee includes:

  • $9 Accident & Malpractice Insurance
  • $5 Technology Fee
  • $15 BLS CPR Card
  • $25 Lab Fee
  • $89 – NHA Online Practice Exam & Study Guide

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

TEXTBOOK & 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 for pickup.

ItemPrice (plus tax and shipping)ISBN/Notes
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the EKG Technician (Textbook, 2nd Ed.) $29.84ISBN: 978-1-60425-151-7
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the EKG Technician (Workbook) $12.79ISBN: 978-1-60425-152-4
R-CAT Rapid-Cardiac Universal Badge $23.98Available at PCC Bookstore or Amazon
EKG Caliper $14.37Available at PCC Bookstore or Amazon

CREDENTIALING EXAM

  • $134 – NHA EKG Technician Certification Exam
  • Students will be sent more information on scheduling their exam after the completion of the course.
  • Exam fee is paid directly to NHA and paid at least 10 days before testing.
  • Students must complete the course before registering.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you need financial assistance, please register using the Cardio Tech Financial Assistance Registration Link. You will receive a link to the scholarship application within 24 business hours of submitting your registration.

Available Funding Sources
Funding is subject to availability.

Pacer Promise Scholarship

  • Available to residents of Person, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, and Granville counties.
  • Covers registration fees and credentialing exams only.
  • Students are responsible for the cost of textbooks and any additional supplies.

Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant

  • Applicants must have been North Carolina residents for at least 12 months.
  • Residency is verified through the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS).
  • Award amounts vary by program of study.

NCWorks / WIOA

  • Available to eligible unemployed or underemployed individuals.
  • Students must complete an application with NCWorks at least 3–4 weeks before the course start date.
  • All program expenses are covered, with the possible exception of Accident and Malpractice Insurance ($9). This fee may be required to be paid out of pocket by the student.
  • Contact your local NCWorks Career Center to determine eligibility and available funding.

If you are not applying for financial assistance, complete registration and payment using the orange registration link shown on the schedule above.

    STUDENT CREDENTIALS AND COURSE DETAILS

    • Welcome Email sent no later than 3 days prior to the start date of the course
    • Includes course access, login credentials, and first day classroom location
    • If you do not receive your Welcome Email within one day of the course start, contact Lori Watlington directly via email
    • Do not contact Admissions for course login or textbook questions