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Certified EKG Technician

EKG Technician Training

 

Become a Certified EKG Technician

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). 

 

 

Job Outlook for Certified EKG Technicians

  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts 9.9% growth in the demand for EKG technicians between now and 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
  • According to com, the average base salary for EKG technicians in the U.S. is $51,397 with top earners making over $90,000 per year.

 

Certified EKG Technician FAQs

WHAT DOES AN EKG TECHNICAN DO?

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.

 

IS CERTIFICATION NECESSARY FOR EKG TECHNICIANS?

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. 

 

WHAT TITLES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH AN EKG TECHNICIAN?

According to the National Healthcareer Association, some common titles may include:

  • Monitor Technician
  • Telemetry Technician
  • Biomedical Equipment Technician
 

WHAT SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT FOR EKG TECHNICIANS?

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.

 

Course Objectives

  • Learn medical terminology, including the structures and functions of the human body
  • Understand what an EKG technician does and how to perform on the job
  • Work with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to provide essential healthcare
  • Become eligible to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Receive job assistance from our Clinical Experience Coordinator and access to our Clinical Experience Guide