Why EKG Technician?
Get your certificate in as little as 6 days
Nationally accredited by NHA & NCCT
Salaries are $50,000 – $77,000 per year
Excellent job outlook!
Projected to grow 43% from 2015 – 2025
Pass the National Exam
Work in hospital settings
Financial Aid available
Start Training for a New Career
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What you will learn
Introduction and orientation for EKG testing
Cardiovascular physiology
Character of the EKG technician
Cardiac cycle and electrical conduction system
Preparation for a 12-lead EKG
EKG analysis and general EKG interpretation
A review of sinus rhythms
The 12-lead EKG placement, troubleshooting and interpretation
Knowledge on function of the EKG department in a variety of settings
The employment outlook for EKG Monitor Technicians is projected to grow 43% from 2015 to 2025
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Occupational Outlook
The employment outlook for EKG Monitor Technicians is projected to grow 43% from 2015 to 2025, faster than the average for all occupations. As the aging population grows and heart disease is on the rise, the need for such technicians will only increase. This could be a great entry-level job into health care with many potential avenues for advancement.
The advancement of imaging technology in medicine and increase in the number of less expensive imaging options is escalating the demand for EKG nowadays. This results in more vacancies for EKG Technicians in a variety of settings, including but not limited to clinics and doctor’s offices, private diagnostic laboratories etc. Some hospitals, though, may still go for EKG Monitor-Telemetry Technicians. The EKG Technician course will be especially beneficial for new graduates, Phlebotomists, Medical Assistants, EMT’s and nurses.
- Multiple options for career with one course
- Growing demand for EKG specialists
- Anticipated growth by 2025 – 43%
- Individual approach
- Experienced instructors
- Stress-free learning environment
After this 6 day course, you can apply for the following jobs in a hospital setting:
EKG/ECG Technician
EKG/ECG Monitor – Telemetry Technician
Unit Secretary (Telemetry & Receptionist)
Holter Monitor Technician
What is an EKG Monitor Technician?
EKG monitor technicians are responsible for watching patients’ heart rates and reporting important changes to the nursing staff; they often use equipment that tracks several patients simultaneously. EKG monitor technicians may also perform electrocardiographs (EKGs), which read electrical impulses sent by the heart.
EKG monitor technicians work in many different settings, including but not limited to hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers.
Program Length and Duration
The program includes 48 hours of teaching, simulation and experiential learning, which takes place over a 6-day period.
Prerequisites
A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
No felony or misdemeanor related to the sale of drugs. Traffic violations and any other issues must be cleared up before the externship. This is the sole responsibility of each student
A history of vaccinations is periodically required to work in the externship
Nationally accredited by NHA & NCCT
Certifications and Licensure
Critical Care Training Center is a certified testing site for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT).
Our program graduates are eligible to take the Certified EKG Technician Exam through NHA or the National Certified EKG Technician Exam through NCCT.
NHA Certification Exam details
100-question test (20 – pre-test questions)
2 hours to complete
Can be taken at the CCTC or at a PSI Testing Center near you
May be administered online or on paper
NCCT NCET Certification details
125-question test (25 – unscored questions)
3 hours to complete
Can be taken at the CCTC or at a PSI Testing Center near you
May be administered on paper
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
EKG rhythms provide important data for the diagnosis of heart conditions. As a Certified EKG Monitor Technician (CET), they have the credentials nearly all healthcare employers require to perform the critical tasks of administering EKGs, as well as Holter monitoring and stress testing. These tests can be performed during physical exams, when cardiovascular problems are suspected, or in preparation for surgery.
It is designed specifically for individuals interested in becoming a certified EKG technician and for those enhancing their career in health care industry in general. As an EKG Technician, it is essential to have a comprehensive knowledge on electrocardiography, which will lead to efficient operation and maintenance of cardiograph machines used for monitoring heart muscles’ contractions.
The EKG Technician course is a Board of Registered Nurse (BRN), BVNPT, NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) and NHA (National Healthcareer Association) approved 50-hour program completed over 6 days. The course will prepare you to take the NHA or NCCT national EKG certification examination
When you complete your training, you will take the National certification exam. The exam is administered by an independent testing organization authorized by either NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) or NHA (National Healthcareer Association). Critical Care Training Center is an authorized testing site for both organizations, so you can schedule your National Certification Exam with us as well.
CET Certification Exam is a 100 multiple-choice questions, 20 pretest questions to be completed in 2 hours
Yes, since both the NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) and NHA (National Healthcareer Association) are nationally accrediting bodies, becoming EKG Certified Monitor Technician with any of this organizations will allow you to work in any other state.
A high school diploma or GED is required to take this course.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to understand the cardiovascular physiology, character of the EKG technician, relevant medical terminology, as well as cardiac cycle and electrical conduction system; prepare for a 12-lead EKG, analyze and interpret the EKG and review sinus rhythms; place, troubleshoot and interpret the 12-lead EKG, as well as obtain knowledge on function of the EKG department in a variety of settings.
$849
6 days completed either over week-days consecutively or over three week-ends.
To reserve your seat, you can either call 818.766.1111 or Register Online
Yes, Critical Care Training Center offers payment plan for EKG Monitor Technician Course. Please contact Critical Care Training Center team for more information.
Our partner-hospitals share their EKG Monitor Technician-related vacancies, which in their turn are shared among our students and alumni’s, giving them an opportunity to apply and get hired.
Average median pay for EKG Monitor Technicians in California is $64,445.
