Electrocardiography (EKG) technicians are vital members of any healthcare team. If you want to join the booming healthcare industry as an EKG tech, this course will train you to apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography tests in a flexible, online learning environment. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
To take this online course, you should have one of the following: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, entrance test, or previous healthcare experience. To qualify for the certification exam, a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Please check with your state for any specific requirements they might have before registering.
Electrocardiography (EKG) technicians who apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography testing are important to any healthcare team. They administer various cardiovascular tests including measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms.
Over 80% of employers hiring EKG technicians require certification. With our EKG Technician training course, you will be fully prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam.
According to the National Healthcareer Association, some common titles may include:
EKG technicians need to be able to read, monitor, and report EKG tests precisely and accurately, communicate with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to provide essential healthcare, use electrocardiography equipment, interpret, and calculate data, relate to patients, and understand the difficulties and stress they may encounter.
