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Q. How can I become an EKG Technician?
A. A High School diploma or equivalent is typically required, formal training through an accredited institution can also be helpful. After completing a recognized program, the next step is to sit for and pass an EKG Technician certification exam.
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Q. What does an EKG Technician do?
A. Perform diagnostic tests that help providers identify cardiovascular problems in patients. These services are generally performed in doctor’s offices, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
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Q. Do I need to get Certified as an EKG Technician?
A. Upon graduation from our EKG Tech. program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. The U.S. Career Institute EKG Technician program prepares you to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The USCI EKG Technician program is offered fully online and does not include the live skills practice (experience) opportunities required to obtain certification as an EKG Technician. Most employers require certification and lack of certification will impact your employment opportunities and earnings. Students are responsible for researching certification and/or licensure requirements and for securing appropriate experience opportunities.
Your CET exam, study guide and practice test are included in your tuition – up to a $200 value!†
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Q. What is the growth potential of an EKG Technician?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, EKG Technician jobs are expected to increase by 4% by 2032*
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Q. Does this meet my EKG Technician state requirements?
A. A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state.
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Q. What is the salary for an EKG Technician?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, EKG Technicians have a median salary of $63,020 per year*. Job growth is projected to increase as fast as average in the next several years.
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Q. How much does an EKG Technician Course cost?
A. Tuition for this program is $979 total when you pay in full. Payment plans are
also available.
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Q. Is this EKG Technician Program accredited?
A. U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance
Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized
accrediting agency.
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Q. Where Can I Work as an EKG Technician?
A. Demand for highly skilled EKG Technicians can be found in doctor’s offices, hospitals, medical diagnostic labs, outpatient care centers and other healthcare facilities.
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Q. What skills will I learn in this EKG Technician program?
A. Skills covered in the EKG Technician training program include performing diagnostic tests to identify cardiovascular problems. You will learn anatomy, medical terminology, insurance and medical records, how to prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis, obtain/record/monitor and report vital signs, understand electronic records using cloud-based software, and adhere to ethical standards for healthcare professionals.
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