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EKG TECHNICIAN

Certified EKG Technician: Courses & Programs

EKG TECHNICIANS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY

EKG or ECG Technicians perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients.

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WHAT DOES AN EKG TECHNICIAN DO?

EKG/ECG may assist in the following ways:

-Running EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests

-Scheduling patient appointments

-Prepping patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring

- Editing and delivering test results to physicians

-Transcribing doctors’ notes, and much more!

WORK IN VARIOUS SETTINGS

Work in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient facilities, clinics and doctors' offices.

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STEPS TO OBTAINING YOUR CERTIFICATION

STEP 1

Check to ensure that you are eligible to sit for a certifying exam.

See eligibility requirements below.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Prepare. Review our free exam study outlines or purchase a review package today. Click Here to learn more about our review packages and our retest guarantee.

STEP 4

Take your exam. Choose one of the following scheduling options to sit for your exam:

An NPTAA affiliate testing center near you
Your school or medical training facility
Through live proctoring at the location of your choice.

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Certified EKG Technician: List

EKG EXAM ELIGIBILITY

Certification pathways are as easy as 1, 2, 3!

You successfully completed a program that included medical training in the field of EKG Technician within the last 5 years and you possess a high school diploma or GED.

You may also qualify if:

You can produce an official letter (on company letterhead) from a past or present employer stating that you have two years experience or more.

Additional Pathways

You have worked in the medical field in this country or abroad and can submit proof such as a medical or college degree, vocational diploma, or military certificate.

This is only after the documentation has been assessed and approved by one of the companies listed on the NYC Foreign Education Evaluation Guide. Contact NPTAA for more information.

If you meet the criteria in Box 1, 2 or 3 you are eligible to sit for your NPTAA certification exam!

Please note that all documentation will be verified by NPTAA and must be submitted prior to receiving your certification.