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EKG technician programs in Chicago, Illinois

21 EKG (electrocardiogram) technician programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

20 schools offer these EKG technician programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 15 by Illinois and 6 by Indiana. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

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 Chicago, 5 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 12 ask for earlier courses first.

All 21 are the same kind of program: EKG technician course.

See the 21 programs

All 16 EKG technician programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do EKG technician programs cost in Chicago?

$2,234 to $3,203 is what most EKG technician programs in Chicago cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 6 programs with a price. All of them: $600 to $4,050

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
8 to 28 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 Chicago may also offer EKG technician programs. How these figures are made

Are there free EKG technician programs in Chicago?

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

All 21 EKG technician programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

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21 programs

  • EKG technician courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Electrocardiography (ecg) Technician Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College

    Valparaiso

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, ValparaisoEKG technician course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,061
    Program website, Electrocardiography (ecg) Technician Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Electrocardiography (ecg) Technician Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,910
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $331
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,061
    Program website, Electrocardiography (ecg) Technician Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College

  • EKG technician courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Electrocardiogram (ekg) Technician

    Saint Joseph'S College

    Rensselaer

    No diploma needed

    Saint Joseph'S College, RensselaerEKG technician courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$13,900
    Price if you pay yourself$600

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Electrocardiogram (ekg) Technician at Saint Joseph'S College
    More details about Certified Electrocardiogram (ekg) Technician at Saint Joseph'S College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,484
    Length
    6 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $600
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Certified Electrocardiogram (ekg) Technician at Saint Joseph'S College

  • EKG technician courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Ekg Program

    Gifted Hands Academy

    Hammond

    No diploma needed

    Gifted Hands Academy, HammondEKG technician courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$15,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,050

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Ekg Program at Gifted Hands Academy
    More details about Certified Ekg Program at Gifted Hands Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,833
    Length
    10 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,050
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Certified Ekg Program at Gifted Hands Academy

  • EKG technician courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Ekg Technician

    In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education

    Lowell

    High school diploma or equivalent

    In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education, LowellEKG technician courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Ekg Technician at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education
    More details about Ekg Technician at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,170
    Length
    22 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Ekg Technician at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education

  • EKG technician courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Ekg Program

    Medical Career Academy Llc

    Hammond

    No diploma needed

    Medical Career Academy Llc, HammondEKG technician courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,000
    Program website, Ekg Program at Medical Career Academy Llc
    More details about Ekg Program at Medical Career Academy Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, Ekg Program at Medical Career Academy Llc

  • EKG technician courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Electrocardiography Technician (ecg) Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College

    Valparaiso

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, ValparaisoEKG technician course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,935
    Program website, Electrocardiography Technician (ecg) Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Electrocardiography Technician (ecg) Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $306
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,935
    Program website, Electrocardiography Technician (ecg) Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College

  • 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
    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
    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
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    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
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, EKG Technician (non-credit) at McHenry County 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
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    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
    Students counted
    Not reported
    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
    Students counted
    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 Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for EKG technician programs in Chicago

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.

Other training in Chicago

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

Where the Chicago EKG technician program numbers come from

Which Chicago EKG technician programs are on this list?

These are the EKG technician programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Chicago 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 Chicago

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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