EKG Technician Certificate

• Anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system
• Medical terminology and disease processes
• Medical ethics and legal aspects of patient contact
• 12-lead EKG placement and analysis
• EKG machine use and troubleshooting
• Patient care and safety
• Basic rhythm and arrhythmia interpretation
• Pacemakers, Holter monitoring and echocardiograms

This flexible course combines interactive modules with instructor support and student resources to prepare you for the workplace. You’ll have access to:

• 24/7 instructor support and mentoring
• Videos, labs and exercises
• Student collaboration and online community
• Pre- and post-assessments with progress tracking
• Career resources including resume guidance
• Opportunities for national and state certification

Cost: $1,299, payment plans available
Length: 2 to 4 months (6 months access plus possible 3-month extension)
Registration: Anytime

Payment Plan
Health Ed Today offers 3-, 6- and 10-month payment plans.

Payment Plan

You may choose to take part in an optional volunteer externship with a local organization in your field to gain hands-on experience. Externship sites may require additional documentation such as health records, immunizations, drug screening or background checks. After completing your program, you can contact the Health Ed Today Externship Coordinator at mentor@healthedtoday.com to arrange placement.

EKG technicians play an important role in healthcare. They work in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and other healthcare settings, as well as for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. As the need for skilled healthcare workers grows, opportunities for EKG technicians remain strong.

After completing the program, you’ll be prepared to sit for a national certification exam, including the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET). The NHA exam requires 10 live EKGs before testing.

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SFSU offers this course in partnership with Health Ed Today. Visit the Health Ed Today pre-registration page to enroll.

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