The position does not require a bachelor's degree like many other medical positions. Instead, those who are interested in becoming EKG techs may take courses at a community college or career training school that offers medical programs. In these programs, students get hands-on instruction in running electrocardiograms and completing their many other duties. Once students have completed this training, they are eligible for employment.
In addition to training as an EKG technician, some programs have courses in medical billing, medical transcription, phlebotomy, laboratory assisting, CPR, and first aid that are offered to provide a complete training experience for students. Students who have other skills will have a better employment outlook and may have more options than those who only learn how to perform electrocardiograms.