This comprehensive online course, including Medical Terminology, is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the growing healthcare industry. Through flexible, self-paced learning, you will gain the skills and understanding to apply, monitor, and interpret electrocardiography (EKG) tests with confidence. The curriculum covers essential topics for success as an EKG Technician, including:
- Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Infection control and standard precautions
- Operating and maintaining EKG equipment
- Measuring vital signs and performing rapid response procedures
- Identifying and interpreting cardiac rhythms
Upon completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Your enrollment includes a prepaid voucher for the certification exam, giving you a clear path to credentialing.
This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.
Disclaimer: Placement at a clinical site is not guaranteed, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.
Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.
