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EKG technician programs in Illinois

16 EKG (electrocardiogram) technician programs with results and funding that can make them free

16 schools offer these EKG technician programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

EKG technicians run the machines that record the heart's activity through electrodes on a patient's chest, arms and legs. Some start with a high school diploma, while cardiovascular technologists usually need a certificate or an associate degree, and employers may require or prefer certification.1

In Illinois, 1 of the 16 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 3 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 12 ask for earlier courses first.

All 16 are the same kind of program: EKG technician course.

See the 16 programs

How much do EKG technician programs cost in Illinois?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 16 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 16 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 16 programs report it
Length
8 to 18 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Illinois may also offer EKG technician programs. How these figures are made

Are there free EKG technician programs in Illinois?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 16 EKG technician programs in Illinois approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • EKG technician courseIn personEducation and courses

    Basic Electrocardiogram

    Excelsior Healthcare Academy

    Chicago Heights

    Education and courses

    Excelsior Healthcare Academy, Chicago HeightsEKG technician courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Basic Electrocardiogram at Excelsior Healthcare Academy
    More details about Basic Electrocardiogram at Excelsior Healthcare Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Basic Electrocardiogram at Excelsior Healthcare Academy

  • EKG technician courseHybridEducation and courses

    Certified EKG Technician

    Chicago State University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Chicago State University, ChicagoEKG technician course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Certified EKG Technician at Chicago State University
    More details about Certified EKG Technician at Chicago State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
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    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Certified EKG Technician at Chicago State University

  • EKG technician courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included)

    Governors State University

    University Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Governors State University, University ParkEKG technician course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included) at Governors State University
    More details about Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included) at Governors State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included) at Governors State University

  • EKG technician courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    EKG Technician

    Northeastern Illinois University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Northeastern Illinois University, ChicagoEKG technician course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Northeastern Illinois University
    More details about EKG Technician at Northeastern Illinois University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Northeastern Illinois University

  • EKG technician courseHybridEducation and courses

    EKG Technician

    Genesis Healthcare Institute

    Romeoville

    Education and courses

    Genesis Healthcare Institute, RomeovilleEKG technician courseHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Genesis Healthcare Institute
    More details about EKG Technician at Genesis Healthcare Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Genesis Healthcare Institute

  • EKG technician courseIn personEducation and courses

    EKG Technician

    Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Triton College, River GroveEKG technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Triton College
    More details about EKG Technician at Triton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Triton College

  • EKG technician courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EKG Technician

    National College of Health

    Chicago

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National College of Health, ChicagoEKG technician courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician at National College of Health
    More details about EKG Technician at National College of Health
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician at National College of Health

  • EKG technician courseHybridEducation and courses

    EKG Technician

    Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI), ChicagoEKG technician courseHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
    More details about EKG Technician at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)

  • EKG technician courseIn personEducation and courses

    EKG Technician (MGT 7967)

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Joliet Junior College, JolietEKG technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician (MGT 7967) at Joliet Junior College
    More details about EKG Technician (MGT 7967) at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician (MGT 7967) at Joliet Junior College

  • EKG technician courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    EKG Technician (non-credit)

    McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McHenry County College, Crystal LakeEKG technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician (non-credit) at McHenry County College
    More details about EKG Technician (non-credit) at McHenry County College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
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    Not reported
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    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician (non-credit) at McHenry County College

  • EKG technician courseHybridNo diploma needed

    EKG Technician Certification Program - HLT 044

    Rock Valley College

    Rockford

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Rock Valley College, RockfordEKG technician course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician Certification Program - HLT 044 at Rock Valley College
    More details about EKG Technician Certification Program - HLT 044 at Rock Valley College
    Finished
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    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
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    Length
    9 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician Certification Program - HLT 044 at Rock Valley College

  • EKG technician courseHybridEducation and courses

    EKG Technician Program

    Avid CNA School

    Streamwood

    Education and courses

    Avid CNA School, StreamwoodEKG technician courseHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician Program at Avid CNA School
    More details about EKG Technician Program at Avid CNA School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
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    Earned a year, estimated
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    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician Program at Avid CNA School

  • EKG technician courseIn personEducation and courses

    EKG Technician Training Program

    New Lake College

    Hanover Park

    Education and courses

    New Lake College, Hanover ParkEKG technician courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, EKG Technician Training Program at New Lake College
    More details about EKG Technician Training Program at New Lake College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician Training Program at New Lake College

  • EKG technician courseIn personEducation and courses

    Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician

    Elim Outreach Training Center

    Homewood

    Education and courses

    Elim Outreach Training Center, HomewoodEKG technician courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician at Elim Outreach Training Center
    More details about Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician at Elim Outreach Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician at Elim Outreach Training Center

  • EKG technician courseIn personEducation and courses

    Electrocardiography Technician Training Program

    A Plus Healthcare Traning

    South Elgin

    Education and courses

    A Plus Healthcare Traning, South ElginEKG technician courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Electrocardiography Technician Training Program at A Plus Healthcare Traning
    More details about Electrocardiography Technician Training Program at A Plus Healthcare Traning
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
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    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Electrocardiography Technician Training Program at A Plus Healthcare Traning

  • EKG technician courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Non-Invasive Electrocardiography Technician Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynEKG technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Non-Invasive Electrocardiography Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Non-Invasive Electrocardiography Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Non-Invasive Electrocardiography Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage

How to pay for EKG technician programs in Illinois

WIOA funding can pay for EKG technician programs in Illinois

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for EKG technician programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for EKG technician programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

EKG technician programs in Chicago, Rockford and other Illinois cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above.

Other training in Illinois

How EKG technician programs compare with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in Illinois

Where the Illinois EKG technician program numbers come from

Which Illinois EKG technician programs are on this list?

These are the EKG technician programs Illinois approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Illinois offers.

How the prices and results of Illinois EKG technician programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Sources for the facts about EKG technician programs in Illinois

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns