Certified EKG Technician REGISTRATION LINKED IN DETAILS (Ed2go)
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Dates: Open Enrollment
Format: Online, self-paced
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: 170 course hours
Snippet:
You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
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Overview:
Electrocardiography (EKG) technicians are vital members of any healthcare team. If you want to join the booming healthcare industry as an EKG tech, this in-depth course will train you to apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography tests in a flexible, online learning environment. You will also learn key subjects needed to earn a nationally recognized EKG technician certification, such as measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms. On course completion, you will be prepared to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET), provided by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
This course offers enrollment with a voucher for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
The course also includes an opportunity to participate in an clinical experience.
Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must complete the online course successfully and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the clinical experience application process does not guarantee a placement. However, affiliated partnerships increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. COVID may be affecting the capacity of availability in your area. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.
- Concepts of cardiac anatomy and physiology, infection control and standard precautions appropriate to the role of an EKG Technician
- Proper machine protocols and maintenance
- Electrocardiography interpretation of various types of EKGs
- Proper communication methods within clinical scenarios
How you will benefit
- You will learn the theoretical knowledge of an EKG Technician
- You will be prepared to take the CET certification from NHA, and will be provided with a voucher at course completion
- Assistance from our Clinical Experience team and access to our Clinical Experience Guide
You can learn more about this opportunity with our partners at Ed2go here.