Course Offerings

Prepare for a career as an EKG technician. This asynchronous course trains you to work as an EKG tech and prepares you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.

Course Objectives

Gain the theoretical knowledge required for an EKG technician role

Position yourself for entry into a high-demand health care career

Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

EKG Technician

Contact Hours

170

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

To be eligible for enrollment, you should have one of the following: high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or previous health care experience.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:
"Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition" (eBook). The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrolment in the Certified EKG Technician course:
"ECG: Essentials of Electrocardiography, 1st Edition," by Cathy Soto.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on back order.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]