Certified EKG Technician (CET)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
By administering EKGs — testing the electronic activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body — you'll be making a life-changing difference, helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease.
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Set up and administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests
- Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring
- Edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis
- Schedule appointments
- Transcribe physicians' interpretations
Occupations this program prepares you for
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures following clinical protocols with guidance in healthcare settings.Developing
- Hands-onOperate EKG equipment and electrode placement systems ensuring accurate signal acquisition across patient populations.Developing
- Hands-onExecute infection control and safety procedures during patient contact and equipment handling.Developing
- MindsetEngage with patients demonstrating sensitivity and professionalism when explaining procedures and addressing patient concerns.Developing
- KnowledgeApply documentation standards for EKG procedures maintaining accurate patient records and test results.Developing
- MindsetRespect patient privacy and confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines and professional ethical standards.Developing
- Hands-onPrepare patients for EKG testing including skin preparation and proper positioning.Emerging
- KnowledgeIdentify electrode placement sites using anatomical landmarks according to standard 12-lead EKG configurations.Emerging
- KnowledgeRecognize technical artifacts and signal quality issues in EKG tracings to ensure diagnostic-quality recordings.Emerging
- KnowledgeDescribe basic cardiac anatomy and the electrical conduction system of the heart as it relates to EKG interpretation and testing.Emerging
Detailed information about this program
By administering EKGs — testing the electronic activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body — you'll be making a life-changing difference, helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease.
What you need to earn this credential
Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements
Possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency; or are scheduled to earn a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency in the next 12 months Completed an EKG technician training or education program within the last 5 years Provide evidence that you have successfully performed a minimum of ten (10) EKGs on live individuals.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
No scholarships listed.