Certified EKG Technician

EKG technicians are in demand! EKG technicians work in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations. EKG technicians also work for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially.

Prepare for a career as an EKG technician. This asynchronous course will train you to work as an EKG tech and prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.

Price $2,195.00

Online Class
170 course hours
Textbooks included
Exam Voucher included
12 months
Open enrollment
Self paced

Program Description

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 EKG technician certification course will train you on key concepts and prepare you for career success. You will learn to apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography tests in a flexible, online learning environment.

As you progress through this EKG technician course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn a nationally recognized EKG technician certification, which includes measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms. As you prepare for your EKG technician certification, you will get solid introduction to key medical terminology, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune systems, and other important health systems you will need to know as an EKG technician. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

Upon completion of this EKG technician course, you will be prepared to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET), provided by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You will also receive a voucher for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the industry-recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET)

Funding Opportunity

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA)

MyCAA funding may be available for eligible individuals pursuing or maintaining a license, certification, or associate degree—including continuing education courses. The credential must align with the military spouse’s career goals and be obtained from a participating institution.

Important Funding Details:

• MyCAA provides up to $2,000 toward tuition and approved certification.
• It does not cover books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, computers, or electronic devices.
• Students are responsible for all ineligible expenses.

Course-Specific Costs: For this online continuing education course, instructional materials will be shipped after enrollment. These are not covered by MyCAA and must be paid by the student.

• Tuition: $2,195.00
• Instructional material: $143.94
• Estimated MyCAA Scholarship: $2,000.00
• Estimated total student responsibility: $195.00

Planning Ahead: Education and Training Plans (ETPs) must be submitted to MyCAA at least 4 weeks before the course start date for funding consideration.

Traditional Army tuition assistance, GI Bill® funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply.

Are you eligible for funding?
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