What classes do I need to get my ekg technician certification?
Get training through a hospital training program or take a
class. Then take the national exam. Then you are certified. You
need to get some real clinical experience before you really know
what you are doing.
The challenge is getting a job without the experience. The jobs
require the experience, but you need a job in order to get the
experience. Consider volunteering.
Answer-
After finishing high school, you must first complete an
associate's degree, which is usually two years long. Next, you must
start training towards becoming an EKG Technician. If you are new
in this field, you must avail a certification which normally takes
a year to earn, or start an internship that lasts 18 to 24 months.
But if you are transferring from another field, then all you need
is training that takes about 4-6 weeks.
Although you do not need any certification to work as a
technician, it is always recommended to get certified from the
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or the American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
You can also get Bachelor of Health Science degree in
Cardiovascular Technology that may help to improve your job
prospects and salary. Bachelor's degree programs often offer
advanced training in Holter monitoring, stress testing or cardiac
catheterization and include more involved clinical experiences that
can range from 12 to 18 months in length.