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Fall 2026 Schedule   

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EKG Tech and Tech in Surgery students may take the NCCT board exam at a Zenith Career Services location. Rescheduling is available for a fee & must be done through NCCT.

Altamont Healthcare graduates are eligible for our externship program upon certification with the exception of graduates from only the ERT program. Externships are included in the cost of your program (optional for SPD and EKG Programs).

NOTE: The schedule & length of your externship are negotiated between you and your contracted hospital. Externships last 240-400 hours (Tech in Surgery Externship lasts for 155 procedures).

SPDT Program – Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician

We are offering 4 SPD Classes in Fall 2026:

  • 2 Weekday Classes:
    • MWF: Mondays, Wednesdays, 8am – 5PM; Fridays 8am to 12pm
    • TTH: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8am – 5pm
  • Night Class: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 5:30pm – 10:30pm
  • Weekend Class: Fridays 9am to 6pm & Saturdays 8am to 5pm

MWF Day Class Details: Mondays, Wednesdays, 8am – 5PM; Fridays 8am to 12pm

  • Enrollment Deadline: August 17, 2026
  • Start Date: Aug. 31, 2026
  • End Date: Oct. 16, 2026
  • Orientation on: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:30AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Aug. 31, 2026
    • 2nd – Sep. 14, 2026
    • 3rd – Sep. 28, 2026
    • 4th – Oct. 12, 2026

TTH Day Class Details: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8am – 5pm

  • Enrollment Deadline: July 28, 2026
  • Start Date: Aug. 11, 2026
  • End Date: Oct. 6, 2026
  • Orientation on: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:30AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Aug. 11, 2026
    • 2nd – Aug. 25, 2026
    • 3rd – Sep. 8, 2026
    • 4th – Sep. 22, 2026

Night Class Details: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 5:30pm – 10:30pm

  • Enrollment Deadline: July 27, 2026
  • Start Date: Aug. 10, 2026
  • End Date: Oct. 12, 2026
  • Orientation on: Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:30PM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Aug. 10, 2026
    • 2nd – Aug. 24, 2026
    • 3rd – Sep. 7, 2026
    • 4th – Sep. 21, 2026

Weekend Class Details: Fridays 9am to 6pm & Saturdays 8am to 5pm

  • Enrollment Deadline: July 31, 2026
  • Start Date: Aug. 14, 2026
  • End Date: Oct. 9, 2026
  • Orientation on: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Aug. 14, 2026
    • 2nd – Aug, 28, 2026
    • 3rd – Sep. 11, 2026
    • 4th – Sep. 25, 2026

EKG Tech Program: Electrocardiogram Technician Certificate Course

We are offering 2 EKG classes during Fall 2026:

  • Day Class: Monday-Thursday 1pm – 5pm
  • Weekend Class: Friday 8am – 1pm & Saturday 8am – 5pm

Day Class Details: Monday-Thursday 1pm – 5pm

  • Enrollment Deadline: August 3, 2026
  • Start Date: Aug. 17, 2026
  • End Date: Sep. 28, 2026
  • Orientation Date: Monday, August 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM
  • Payment Due Dates::
    • 1st – Aug. 17, 2026
    • 2nd – Sep. 1, 2026
    • 3rd – Sep. 15, 2026
    • 4th – Sep. 29, 2026

Weekend Class Details: Friday 8am – 1pm & Saturday 8am – 5pm

  • Enrollment Deadline: September 25, 2026
  • Start Date: Oct. 9, 2026
  • End Date: Dec. 5, 2026
  • Orientation Date: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 1:30PM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Oct. 9, 2026
    • 2nd – Oct. 23, 2026
    • 3rd – Nov. 6, 2026
    • 4th – Nov. 20, 2026

TS-C – Tech in Surgery (Scrub Tech)

We are offering 1 TS-C Class in Fall 2026:

  • Weekend Class: Friday and Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Weekend Class Details:

  • Start Date: October 16, 2026
  • End Date: June 12, 2027
  • Orientation Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – October 16, 2026
    • 2nd – November 10, 2026
    • 3rd – December 10, 2026
    • 4th to 8th– the 10th of every subsequent month.

Summer 2026 Schedule  

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EKG Tech and Tech in Surgery students may take the NCCT board exam at a Zenith Career Services location. Rescheduling is available for a fee & must be done through NCCT.

Altamont Healthcare graduates are eligible for our externship program upon certification. Externship placement is included in the cost of your program, but externs must pay for their own background check and drug panel tests to participate in an externship.

SPDT Program – Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician Certificate Course

We are offering 4 SPD Schedules in Summer 2026:

  • Weekday Classes:
    • MWF: Mondays & Wednesdays 8 AM – 5 PM; Fridays 8 AM to 12 PM
    • TTH: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 AM – 5 PM
  • Night Class: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Weekend Class: Fridays & Saturdays 8 AM to 5 PM

MWF Day Class Details:

Class 1:

  • Start Date: Mar. 9, 2026
  • End Date: Apr. 22, 2026
  • Orientation on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Mar. 9, 2026
    • 2nd – Mar. 23, 2026
    • 3rd – Apr. 6, 2026
    • 4th – Apr. 20, 2026

Class 2:

  • Enrollment Deadline: May 18, 2026
  • Start date: June 1, 2026
  • End date: July 17, 2026
  • Orientation on Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – June 1, 2026
    • 2nd – June 15, 2026
    • 3rd – June 29, 2026
    • 4th – July 13, 2026

TTH Day Class Details:

  • Enrollment Deadline: April 21, 2026
  • Start Date: Apr. 28, 2026
  • End Date: Jun. 23, 2026
  • Orientation on: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Apr. 28, 2026
    • 2nd – May 12, 2026
    • 3rd – May 26, 2026
    • 4th – Jun. 9, 2026

Night Class Details:

  • Enrollment Deadline: May 4, 2026
  • Start Date: May 18, 2026
  • End Date: Jul. 28, 2026
  • Orientation on: Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – May 18, 2026
    • 2nd – Jun. 1, 2026
    • 3rd – Jun. 15, 2026
    • 4th – Jun. 29, 2026

Weekend Class Details:

  • Enrollment Deadline: May 8, 2026
  • Start Date: May 22, 2026
  • End Date: Jul. 24, 2026
  • Orientation on: Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – May 22, 2026
    • 2nd – Jun. 5, 2026
    • 3rd – Jun. 19, 2026
    • 4th – Jul. 3, 2026

EKG Tech Program: Electrocardiogram Technician Certificate Course

We are offering 2 EKG classes during Summer 2026:

  • Day Class: Monday-Thursday 1 PM – 5 PM
  • Weekend Class: Friday 8 AM – 1 PM & Saturday 8 AM – 5 PM

Day Class Details:

  • Enrollment Deadline: April 13, 2026
  • Start Date: Apr. 20, 2026
  • End Date: Jun. 1, 2026
  • Orientation Date: Monday, Apr. 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Apr. 20, 2026
    • 2nd – May 4, 2026
    • 3rd – May 18, 2026
    • 4th – May 25, 2026

Weekend Class Details: 

  • Enrollment Deadline: May 29, 2026
  • Start Date: Jun. 12, 2026
  • End Date: Aug. 8, 2026
  • Orientation Date: Friday, Jun. 5, 2026 @ 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Jun. 12, 2026
    • 2nd – Jun. 26, 2026
    • 3rd – Jul. 10, 2026
    • 4th – Jul. 24, 2026

TS-C – Tech in Surgery (Scrub Tech)

We are offering 2 TS-C Classes in Summer 2026:

  • Day Class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 1pm
  • Night Class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Day Class Details:

  • Enrollment Deadline: July 6, 2026
  • Start Date: July 20, 2026
  • End Date: Mar. 9, 2027
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 AM – 1 PM
  • Orientation Date: Jul.13, 2026 @ 9:30 AM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Jul. 20, 2026
    • 2nd – Aug. 10, 2026
    • 3rd – Sep. 10, 2026
    • 4th – Oct. 10, 2026

Night Class Details:

  • Enrollment Deadline: July 6, 2026
  • Start Date: Jul. 20, 2026
  • End Date: Mar. 9, 2027
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Orientation Date: Jul. 13, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Jul. 20, 2026
    • 2nd – Aug. 10, 2026
    • 3rd – Sep. 10, 2026
    • 4th – Oct. 10, 2026

Spring 2026 Schedule  

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EKG Tech Program: Electrocardiogram Technician Certificate Course

We are offering 1 EKG classes during Spring 2026:

  • Weekend Class: Friday 8am – 1pm & Saturday 8am – 5pm

Weekend Class Details: 

  • Start Date: Mar. 27, 2026
  • End Date: May. 16, 2026
  • Orientation Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:30PM
  • Payment Due Dates:
    • 1st – Mar. 27, 2026
    • 2nd – Apr. 10, 2026
    • 3rd – Apr. 24, 2026
    • 4th – May 8, 2026

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