Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Training
Prepare to become a Certified EKG Technician (CET)! Study basic to advanced concepts in EKG. Learn basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, proper lead placement for 5- and 12-lead, technical aspects of an EKG machine, how to calculate heart rate, how to interpret a rhythm strip, and several advanced concepts working with the 12-lead EKG machines. You'll learn how to prep a patient for EKG monitoring and troubleshoot EKG artifacts.
This course is designed for those who have completed Basic Nursing Assistant (CNA), CPR, EMT, or other medically-related coursework.
This training, along with your previous certification, allows you to assist physicians in diagnosing myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart rhythm irregularities. Physicians use EKG machines in offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities.
The $999 fee for this course includes all books, materials, and the cost of the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam, which you will take at the end of the course. High school students pay $500.
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This noncredit career training certificate program prepares you to earn an industry-recognized credential.
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