Certified EKG Technician (Online)

As you progress through this EKG technician course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn a nationally recognized EKG technician certification, which includes measuring basic vital signs, performing rapid response procedures, operating an EKG machine, and identifying rhythms. As you prepare for your EKG technician certification, you will get solid introduction to key medical terminology, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune systems, and other important health systems you will need to know as an EKG technician.

Upon completion of this EKG technician course, you will be prepared to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET), provided by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You will also receive a voucher for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.

What you will learn

  • Discover concepts of cardiac anatomy and physiology, infection control, and standard precautions appropriate to the role of an EKG technician
  • Understand proper machine protocols and maintenance
  • Review electrocardiography interpretation of various types of EKGs
  • Gain proper communication methods within clinical scenarios

How you will benefit

  • Learn the theoretical knowledge of an EKG technician
  • Become prepared to take the CET certification from NHA and be provided with an exam voucher after completing the EKG technician course
  • Obtain assistance from our Clinical Experience team and access to our Clinical Experience Guide

Outline

  • Medical Terminology
    1. Getting Started
    2. How to Take This Course
    3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
    4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
    5. The Musculoskeletal System
    6. The Cardiovascular System
    7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
    8. The Respiratory System
    9. The Digestive System
    10. The Urinary System
    11. Midterm
    12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
    13. The Nervous System
    14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
    15. The Integumentary System
    16. The Endocrine System
    17. Mental Health
    18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
    19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
    20. Final Exam
  • EKG Technician
    1. Introduction: EKG Technician
    2. Ethics, Compliance, and Communication
    3. Safety and Patient Care
    4. Patient Vital Signs
    5. Electronic Medical Records
    6. Human Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
    7. EKG Equipment Settings and Supplies; Maintenance and Disinfection
    8. Patient Preparation and Positioning
    9. Lead Placement and Artifacts
    10. Monitoring Patient Condition, Adverse Reactions, and Emergencies
    11. Fundamentals of EKG Analysis: EKG Tracing and Waveforms
    12. Waveform Symmetry, Direction and Amplitude
    13. EKG Analysis: Heart Rate Calculation
    14. EKG Analysis: Determining the Heart Rhythm
    15. Heart Electrical Physiology
    16. EKG Interpretation: Sinus and Atrial Arrhythmias
    17. Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias, Heart Blocks
    18. EKG Interpretation: Pacemakers
    19. EKG Interpretation: Cardiac Emergencies
    20. The Way Forward: NHA Test Preparation and Career Path