EKG Technician Certification
December 11, 2020 2024-10-02 21:38EKG Technician Certification
EKG Monitor Technician: Become Certified in 4 weeks!
EKG Monitor Technician
Course Description:
Embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare with our comprehensive Online EKG Technician Course! This 48-hour, self-paced program, delivered over four weeks, equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a proficient EKG technician.
Cost: $800 (CPR/ BLS certification and Study Guide included)
Deposit: $150
Flexible Payment Plans Available with AfterPay
Course Highlights:
- Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace from the comfort of your home with our online platform.
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills through a mandatory in-person session where you'll perform EKGs and practice essential techniques.
- Hybrid Format: Combines the convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person instruction.
- CPR Certification: Includes CPR certification, a valuable addition to your skillset.
- Career-Ready: Prepare to enter the healthcare field with confidence and expertise.
Course Content:
- Anatomy and physiology of the heart
- Electrical conduction system of the heart
- EKG interpretation and analysis
- EKG lead placement and troubleshooting
- Patient care and safety
- Medical terminology
- Professionalism and ethics
In-Person Session:
- Hands-on EKG practice
- Skills demonstration and assessment
- CPR certification course
Upon Completion:
- Certificate of Completion
- CPR certification card
- Eligibility to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam.
Note: Textbook and calipers are not included in the tuition cost. Students must purchase these materials prior to the start of the course.
We are an APPROVED NHA testing location for EKG Technician students to complete the national certification exam onsite.
What does an EKG technician do?
Other duties include:
- Execute EKG services according to the hospital’s procedures.
- Maintain EKG equipment and any required inventory needed to run tests.
- Perform related administrative tasks including recording results, filing and data entry.
- Attend additional training programs as required by the healthcare
- system, including safety procedures.
- Perform and schedule EKG tests.
Average Salary
The average salary for an EKG technician depends on education, experience and location. EKG technicians can work either part-time or full-time, depending on the demands of the hospital.
Common salary in the U.S.: $23.00-$32.00 per hour
There's a growing demand for frontline healthcare workers. To date, NHA has awarded over 750,000 certifications to allied health professionals. When you work in healthcare, you go home every day knowing that you changed lives. Job opportunities for cardiovascular technologists and technicians across specialties is expected to grow 22% by 2024, with a 2015 median salary of $54,880, based on skills and experience. This is a faster growth than the average for all occupations. Certified EKG technicians are expected to have the best job opportunities having a demonstrated commitment to the healthcare industry. And those certified in more than one specialty are expected to find even greater job opportunities.
Education
To become an EKG technician, you need a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Although certification and higher education are not legally required, most employers prefer job candidates to at least be certified and may not hire technicians without it. Certification can be obtained by the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or NCCT (National Center for competency Testing)
EKG technician work environment
EKG technicians usually work within a hospital environment, but some might also work in a specialty long-term care facility or a private practice. They are typically stationed in a separate room with the EKG equipment but will have interaction with patients, doctors and nursing staff throughout the day.