Bedford TX
Jocelynn
In-Person Instructor
1903 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
Texas
EKG Technician Certification Course in Bedford, TX, near Dallas and Fort Worth
A one-day, hands-on EKG technician course in Bedford: learn to record an accurate 12-lead EKG. No prior medical experience needed, and the $45 national exam fee is included in the price.
- Total
- $443
- National exam included
- Length
- 1 Day
- 4hrs in class
- Deposit
- $100
- Holds your seat
Next classes: Nov 14 · Jan 9 · Mar 6
Upcoming EKG classes in Bedford
Pick a class to reserve your seat with a $100 deposit. Dates and seats as of November 4, 2026.
Basic EKG Course
Our Basic EKG course is a hands-on introduction to performing electrocardiograms in a clinical setting. You’ll learn what an EKG actually measures, how to set up and operate the machine, and how to prepare a patient for the procedure — including skin prep, positioning, and explaining the process to keep patients comfortable.
From there, you’ll practice accurate lead placement for a standard 12-lead tracing, learn to recognize common problems like artifact and loose leads, and troubleshoot them before the tracing goes out. You’ll also learn the documentation side of the job: labeling the tracing correctly, recording patient information, and getting a clean, complete report into the chart for the physician to review.
No prior medical experience is required. This course trains you to produce accurate, usable tracings — interpretation and diagnosis remain the responsibility of the physician.
- Duration
- 1 Day
- In-class hours
- 4hrs
- Schedule
- 10:00am–2:00pm
- Course fee
- $398
- National exam fee
- $45
- Deposit to register
- $100
- Total
- $443
Everything you pay is fully refundable if you ask within 3 business days of registering. After that, payments are non-refundable.
What you will learn
The heart
- Coronary anatomy and physiology. Heart location, functionality, vessels, valves, layers, structures, and how the heart relates to the nervous system.
- Electrophysiology. Polarization, depolarization, repolarization, waves, complexes, intervals and segments; electrical issues surrounding the heart.
Running an EKG
- Lead placement. Names, functions and placement for all leads on an ECG, and troubleshooting faulty leads. Practice up to 20 live EKGs in class.
- Technical aspects. Safety, controls and functions, and telling artifact apart from rhythm.
- EKG routine. The process from start to finish, including patient identification through the record and printout.
Reading the strip
- Heart rate calculation. The three types of rhythm irregularity, and methods for calculating heart rate on a range of rhythm strips.
- Basics of rhythm strip interpretation. A systematic approach to basic interpretation of rhythm strips and heart rates.
- Commonly seen heart rhythms. The most common heart rhythms, abnormal rhythms and their potential effect on the patient, and basic rhythm strip identification.
Beyond the basics
- Basics of cardiac pharmacology. A level-appropriate overview of common cardiac drugs, their uses and potential side effects.
- Introduction to diagnostic electrocardiography. Cardiac stress testing, Holter monitoring and other cardiac monitors used to diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
Questions about EKG classes in Bedford
Where are the Bedford EKG classes held?
At 1903 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76021. Registration is done online or over the phone; we do not register students at the training location.
How long is the EKG course?
1 day, 4 hours in class. Schedule: 10:00am–2:00pm.
How much does the EKG course cost in Bedford?
$443 in all: a $398 course fee plus the $45 national exam fee. A $100 deposit holds your seat and the balance is due before class begins. Everything you pay is fully refundable if you ask within 3 business days of registering. After that, payments are non-refundable.
Do I need medical experience for the EKG course?
No prior medical experience is required. The course trains you to produce accurate, usable tracings; interpretation and diagnosis remain the responsibility of the physician.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. OQMPS offers financing through PayPal's Pay Later. Choose PayPal at checkout and follow the Pay Later prompts.