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Advance Your

EKG Technician

Career

INQUIRE TODAY
Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Professional Development Specialist today!
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12 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

$33,500

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY

NHA

ISSUING AUTHORITY

What Does It Mean To Earn Your Certification As A EKG Technician?

Through the EKG Technician Program, you are eligible for the EKG Technician (CET) Certification. Certification candidates must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

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. Pacific Union College 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.

The CET certification ensures that you are ready to excel as an EKG Technician.

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EKG TECHNICIAN OUTCOMES

This certification ensures individuals can:

  • Explain procedures to patients
  • Monitor blood pressure and positioning of 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.

Select The Right Training Program For Your Goals

EKG Technician

Our comprehensive online EKG Technician program will prepare you to test and provide patient care for a variety of cardiovascular issues.

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MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!

April is your Professional Development Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, The Center for Professional Development with Pacific Union College and how to achieve your professional goals!

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