Online Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included)

Start your path to becoming a Certified EKG Technician

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts 9.9% growth in the demand for EKG technicians between now and 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Your future in healthcare can start with just one heartbeat. EKG technicians play a vital role in patient care by performing tests that help detect heart conditions. This flexible online course will train you to apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography tests while preparing you to work confidently in a fast growing healthcare field. After completing the course, you will be ready to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Course Objectives

  • Learn medical terminology, including the structures and functions of the human body
  • Understand what an EKG technician does and how to perform on the job
  • Work with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to provide essential healthcare
  • Become eligible to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Receive job assistance from our Clinical Experience Coordinator and access to our Clinical Experience Guide

Certified EKG Technician FAQs

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Electrocardiography (EKG) technicians who apply, monitor, and measure electrocardiography testing are important to any healthcare team. They administer various cardiovascular tests including measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms.

Over 80% of employers hiring EKG technicians require certification. With our EKG Technician training course, you will be fully prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. 

According to the National Healthcareer Association, some common titles may include:

  • Monitor Technician
  • Telemetry Technician
  • Biomedical Equipment Technician

EKG technicians need to be able to read, monitor, and report EKG tests precisely and accurately, communicate with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to provide essential healthcare, use electrocardiography equipment, interpret, and calculate data, relate to patients, and understand the difficulties and stress they may encounter.

Your Instructors

Carline Dalgleish

Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator, and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

Sharon L. Blackford

Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a master's degree in Organizational Management, and a bachelor's degree in Business Management and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active-duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.

Stacey O'Brien

Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

Alexis M. Ramirez

Alexis M Ramirez, DNP, MSN, NPD-BC, CCRN has worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) for many years in cardiovascular critical care as well as taught in the acute care and academic settings. In addition to serving the community through care delivery, she has trained Patient Care Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses throughout her career.

Dr. Ramirez completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from California State University, Fresno in 2021. She completed her master's in nursing education from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2014. She is board certified in Nursing Professional Development and as a Critical Care Nurse.

Registration and Enrollment

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