Earn Your Certified EKG Technician Certification
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What does it mean to earn your Certified EKG Technician (CET) Certification?
The CET ensures that you are ready to excel as an EKG technician as you make a life-changing difference by helping diagnose and prevent heart disease. By becoming certified as an EKG technician, you prove to potential or current employers that you’re continuously improving your knowledge and skills in electrocardiography.
Why Earn Your Certification
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Competitive advantage – Show hiring managers that you have the knowledge and skills to succeed
- Skills confidence – Apply for jobs with confidence that you are trained with industry-preferred skills that will ensure you are day-one ready
- Potential for promotion – Demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
Certified EKG Technician (CET) Outcomes
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Explain procedures to patients
- Monitor blood pressure and properly position patients
- Assist cardiologists with performing stress testing
- Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring and stress tests
- Utilize electrocardiography equipment and supplies
- Safely perform patient care and monitoring
- Understand cardiac diagnostic tests including, electrocardiograms, Holter monitors and stress tests
- Identify cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias and artifacts with appropriate responses and report to physicians
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the largest allied health certification providers in the nation. Since 1989, it has awarded over one million certifications and is validated and nationally recognized as providing students with the required level of knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
Certification Requirements
Certification candidates must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Students wishing to sit for the Certified EKG Technician exam will be required to complete a minimum of 10 EKGs on a live person. We cannot guarantee a site to complete this clinical requirement, so only students employed in a healthcare facility or those that take full responsibility for meeting their clinical requirements will be admitted to the program.
Select the right training program for your goals
EKG Technician
Our comprehensive online EKG Technician program teaches you how to perform cardiovascular tests, work with patients, and monitor equipment.
Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician
Our comprehensive online Cardio-Phlebotomy program will prepare you with the combined skills of an EKG technician and phlebotomist.
Clinical Medical Professional
Our online Clinical Medical Professional program prepares you with the combined skills of a phlebotomist, medical assistant and EKG technician.
Patient Care Technician
Our online Patient Care Technician program prepares you to work directly with patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
Meet Your Training Specialist
Your Training Specialist is here to help you understand the program and payment options and succeed! Get in touch with your Training Specialist to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please let us know so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Training Specialist today!
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Shippensburg University has a long history of academic excellence, dating back to its founding in 1871. The university is known for its strong programs in education, business, engineering, and the sciences. Partnering with Emerge Education, they are bringing essential healthcare and IT certification courses to you when and where you need them.
