EKG Technician Certification Training
Start your path to a career in the medical field as an EKG Tech. Electrocardiograph (EKG or ECG) technicians perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients. The US Department of Labor and Burning Glass Technologies predicts an increase of 10-17% over the next eight years. 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. MedCerts will assist students in searching for these Experiential Learning opportunities. Upon completion of the EKG Tech program, we will work with students to find a site to assist in completing the hands-on requirements to become certified. Fill out the form below to talk to an advisor today!
What does an EKG Technician do?
EKG technicians generally work in busy healthcare settings. They work in hospitals, outpatient centers, doctors’ offices, and labs. EKG technician duties may include: scheduling patient appointments, running EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests, prepping patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, editing and delivering test results to physicians, transcribing doctors’ notes, and much more. As an EKG technician, you can expect to be on your feet for most of the day as you bring patients from the waiting room to their testing rooms. EKG technicians also may need to offer extra hands-on assistance to the frail and elderly who come in for EKGs.
This course prepares students to function as EKG technicians. It covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes and terminology, medical ethics and legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and echocardiography, EKG machine use, lead placement and chest wall anatomy.
Prepare for Certification
There are several EKG technician national certification exams that are available to students. The National Health career Association (NHA) requires 10 EKGs on live individuals prior to challenging their Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. Our partners at Condensed Curriculum International/Health Ed Today can help you locate a facility in your area that can supervise the EKGs required for certification. You can request a placement from them once you complete the online course.
National and State Certification
While this course qualifies students for the national certification exams, if you live or plan to work outside of California, it is your responsibility to confirm that this program meets the certification requirements for your state.
The EKG Technician Profession
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.




