Registration Begins Fri., May 8th at 8 A.M.
Registration Begins Fri., May 8th at 8 A.M.
This online Electrocardiography (EKG) technician training program prepares you for an essential role in today’s healthcare system. EKG technicians support physicians and care teams by performing electrocardiograms that help diagnose and monitor cardiac conditions. As demand for skilled healthcare support professionals continues to grow, this course offers a flexible path into an entry‑level clinical career.
Designed for both newcomers and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their skill set, this self‑paced, 100% online EKG technician course provides comprehensive instruction in cardiac anatomy, patient care, medical terminology, and electrocardiography procedures (ex. how to apply, monitor, and interpret these tests). Your curriculum also covers essential topics such as infection control and standard precautions. You will develop the confidence to operate and maintain EKG equipment, monitor patient conditions, recognize various EKG rhythms, and more.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Your enrollment includes a prepaid exam voucher, providing you with a clear, supported path to national certification. This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.
Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.
Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.
Prerequisite: To be eligible for enrollment, you should have one of the following qualifications: a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, an entrance test, or previous healthcare experience.
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Certified EKG Technician FAQs
According to zippia.com, as an EKG technician, you operate advanced equipment and machines to diagnose and identify patients’ conditions with cardiovascular problems. Once the results of the EKG are in, these technicians endorse the results to the physicians assigned to the patient. EKG Technicians are neither doctors nor are they expected to be medically trained.
EKG technicians typically work in hospital settings, outpatient clinics, diagnostic testing centers, labs, nursing and long-term care homes, and private physicians’ practices. EKG technicians generally perform the following duties:
This course prepares you for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
To be eligible for enrollment, you should have one of the following: a high school diploma, a GED or equivalent, or previous healthcare experience.
To qualify for the NHA CET certification, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have successfully completed the course, and provide proof of 10 successfully performed EKGs on live individuals.
This course meets all state requirements. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the U.S.
Please click here to see the curriculum outline, price, course details, and frequently asked questions.
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