CET Certified EKG Technician

The Certified EKG Technician (CET) credential is issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The CET exam is 100 questions with 20 pretest questions and you have 2 hours to complete. It will test your knowledge on a variety of topics including, but not limited to: EKG set up and performance, patient preparation for Holter or ambulatory monitoring and str...

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The Certified EKG Technician (CET) credential is issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The CET exam is 100 questions with 20 pretest questions and you have 2 hours to complete. It will test your knowledge on a variety of topics including, but not limited to: EKG set up and performance, patient preparation for Holter or ambulatory monitoring and stress tests, appointment scheduling, recognition of cardiac rhythms and reporting to physician.

EKG/ECG technicians work in healthcare facilities specializing in EKG testing for patients. These tests help detect irregularities that may result in a heart attack or heart disease. Common duties include explaining procedures to patients, monitoring blood pressure, and positioning patients. After completing our program, graduates will also know how to apply Holter monitors and assist cardiologists with stress testing.

Having a nationally accredited certification, like the CET, can help you stand out. Certification may also be required or preferred for certain job opportunities in the profession. The need for qualified EKG technicians continues to rise. Earning your CET will help you launch a successful and meaningful career that can help make a difference in countless lives. Whether you seek full-time or part-time employment, the opportunities in this profession are flexible and in high demand. Plus, the added skills of Holter monitoring and stress tests required for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) will help you to be even more competitive as you launch your healthcare career.

Throughout MedCerts online EKG certification training program, students will gain knowledge of medical terminology, and disease processes. They will become familiar with healthcare settings and roles of EKG/ECG technicians in the EKG course. Students will also complete a customer service course, because customer service is a priority in situations where direct care or other patient/client interaction occurs. Our courses are delivered via Remote Mentored Learning (RML) which means the course materials can be accessed from anywhere with a high-speed internet connection, and the students have access to a team of Student Success Specialists, Advisors, and Coordinators who provide ongoing support throughout the course. Our highly immersive courses utilize up to 12 unique eLearning components designed to keep students engaged, stimulated, and entertained throughout their training. Students are provided a variety of media including instructor-led video lectures, animations, demonstrations, simulations, 3D interactive training environments, games, activities, assessments, and more!

Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible for the required EKG Externship, where they will demonstrate hands-on skills in a real-world environment, under a licensed/certified professional in the field. Graduates will then have met the training requirements to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Coordination of the externship and site location search begins approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the student’s end date.

Achieving CET certification is ideal for an individual that is interested in an entry-level career in healthcare and is often used as the first step towards obtaining advanced certifications such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Technician. 

Samples of reported job titles: EKG Technician, ECG Technician, Electrocardiograph Technician, Cardiac Technician, Telemetry Technician, Medical Instrument Technician, Cardiac Monitoring Technician, Cardiovascular Technician, Cardiac Stress Technician, and Holter Monitor Technician.

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