HI 6200
EKG Technician
Learn to help diagnose and test for cardiovascular issues in this online, comprehensive program. Watch our program sneak peek below!
Program Overview
Certifications earned
Electrocardiograph (EKG or ECG) technicians perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients. With additional on-the-job EKG training or experience, you may specialize in areas such as cardiac catheterization, Holter monitoring, phonocardiography, stress testing, and vectorcardiography. You should have an interest in high-tech mechanical equipment and be able to sympathize and reassure patients who are apprehensive about the testing procedure.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
- Understand the responsibilities related to performance of electrocardiograms, application of Holter monitors and assistance with stress testing
- Appreciate the importance of patient care and monitoring related to arrhythmias
- Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
What You’ll Learn – HI 6200 EKG Technician
Start your career in the medical field as an EKG Tech. The US Department of Labor and Burning Glass Technologies predicts an increase of 10-17% over the next eight years. The largest growth in employment will be in specialty areas such as echocardiography, vascular technology and Holter monitoring. Technology will also help spur demand in this sector because newly trained individuals will be needed to operate the high-tech and increasingly complicated equipment.
Our 12-week online EKG certification program will prepare you for certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as a Certified EKG Technician (CET).
You’ll learn medical terminology and disease processes and will become familiar with healthcare settings, how to explain procedures to patients, monitor blood pressure, position patients, apply Holter monitors and assist cardiologists with stress testing. This EKG Technician program is ideal for someone interested in an entry-level career in healthcare and is often used as the first step towards obtaining advanced certifications like Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Patient Care Technician.
With the added customer service training through the Professionalism in Allied Health course, you’ll be comfortable professionally interacting with patients, doctors and anyone else you encounter in your career. How to interact with a variety of personalities and having proper bedside manner with patients you are treating is essential to a career in healthcare.
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.
EKG Certification Exam Eligibility*
*Upon completion of this program, students wishing to sit for the Certified EKG Technician exam will be required to complete a minimum of 10 EKGs on a live person. Certifications are issued once the exam(s)have been passed and clinical requirements are met. Students are responsible for locating and securing a site to fulfill the clinical requirements of the program. MedCerts cannot guarantee they will find a student a site to complete this clinical requirement, so only students employed in a healthcare facility or take full responsibility for meeting their clinical requirements will be admitted to the program. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
NOTE: Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Electrocardiography for the Healthcare Professional
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
- 10 live EKGs, which must be completed within 90 days of passing the CET exam
Career Outlook
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Tuition Cost
EKG Technician Online Training
Monthly, weekly and bi-weekly payment plan options are available. These payment plans include a 3.5% fee per transaction. Students who choose to pay in full will not be charged the transaction fee.
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
FAQs: EKG Technician Online Certification Training
An EKG technician operates electrocardiograph machines to perform tests that help diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions in patients. They may also specialize in areas like cardiac catheterization or Holter monitoring with additional training. Effective EKG technicians combine technical skills with the ability to reassure and support apprehensive patients during the testing process.
The job outlook for EKG technicians is quite positive. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including EKG technicians, is expected to grow by 22% in 2024. This rate of growth is much faster than the average for all occupations.
The average starting salary for EKG Technicians is $33,500. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the specific setting in which they work.
To become an EKG Technician, you need a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete a specialized training program through an institution such as MedCerts, pass the CET exam offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), and complete a minimum of 10 EKGs on a live person, which must be completed within 90 days of passing the CET exam.
In the online EKG Technician certification training program, you will learn:
- Emphasizing effective communication and bedside manner.
- Soft Skill Expectations of an Allied Healthcare Professional
- Performance of Electrocardiograms
- Application of Holter Monitors
- Assistance with Stress Testing
- Patient Care and Monitoring Related to Arrhythmias
- Medical Terminology, Disease Processes, Anatomy and Physiology
To enroll in the MedCerts EKG Technician program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.
The cost of the program is $2,200. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CET examinations.
MedCerts offers various payment options, in order to make education accessible for all. These including monthly payments as low as $173 or the option to utilize government grant funding.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total duration of MedCerts’ EKG program is 12 weeks if completing 15-20 hours of coursework per week.
MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction.
Required courses for this program include Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology and Electrocardiography.
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
The program includes expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-covered materials also include exam fee coverage. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
Upon completion of this program, students wishing to sit for the Certified EKG Technician exam will be required to complete a minimum of 10 EKGs on a live person. Certifications are issued once the exam(s)have been passed and clinical requirements are met.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, the National Healthcareer Association. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
Disclaimers
- EKG Certification Exam Eligibility: Upon completion of this program, students wishing to sit for the Certified EKG Technician exam will be required to complete a minimum of 10 EKGs on a live person. Certifications are issued once the exam(s)have been passed and clinical requirements are met. Students are responsible for locating and securing a site to fulfill the clinical requirements of the program. MedCerts cannot guarantee they will find a student a site to complete this clinical requirement, so only students employed in a healthcare facility or who take full responsibility for meeting their clinical requirements will be admitted to the program.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate pre-requisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
