Globalization, advancement of research, medical studies, and the growing healthcare industry post-pandemic are a few causes for the introduction of several health-related jobs. The field of phlebotomy and electrocardiogram technicians is one such flourishing example. 

Therefore, if you want to pursue a career that offers excellent pay and tremendous importance, becoming an electrocardiogram technician is a strategic decision. And here’s breaking news to pique your interest even more: due to overwhelming demand for this training, Phlebotomy Career Training has now introduced the Electrocardiogram Technician Certification for all the interested students! 

Welcome to a quick guide containing crucial information you must know before developing your career in this field and availing of its benefits. Let’s get reading! 

Scope Of An Electrocardiogram Technician 

As an electrocardiogram technician, you will need to inform and educate your patients and are primarily responsible for undertaking all ECG (electrocardiographic) tests. You must also use your knowledge to help them understand every testing process, electrode application, and judging ECG tracings, managing stress testing alongside a cardiologist.

You can work in several healthcare institutions, including laboratories, doctors’ offices, hospitals, and outpatient centers. A few of the essential qualities every electrocardiogram technician must possess are the apt ability to use relevant machinery and equipment, a passionate and dedicated nature, and an intense interest in promoting well-being and health. You need to be precise yet comprehensive, people-friendly, and protect all confidential patient’s medical information. 

Course Overview At PCT 

Here, at the Phlebotomy Career Training, we understand how challenging it can be to juggle your jobs and studies. In addition, we want to connect with medical students across the United States and offer them comprehensive ECG training for their better futures. Therefore, we’ve introduced a 100% online Electrocardiogram Technician certification to accommodate you. 

The course includes every fundamental piece of information- theoretical and hands-on- to help with data collection from telemetry monitors, electrocardiograms, and heart monitors. Once you register for the training, you have six months to access study guides, practice exams, and recorded online lectures to prepare and appear for the National Exam. 

You don’t need prior or relevant working experience before enrolling for the certification- a high school diploma or GED is enough to get started. The course itself contains sixty credit hours of ECG learning, with 35 topics, including:

• Basics of ECG procedure 
• Therapeutic communication and compassionate patient care 
• Review of heart medication, heart anatomy, and cardiac cycle 
• Understanding the study of the cardiac muscle contraction process 
• Rhythm analysis and Arrhythmias interpretation 

After completing and passing your National Exam, you will receive your 5.5 CEUs from CAPCE and be eligible for advanced examinations like AMCA, AMT, and NHA. You must also complete an in-person internship with 40 live hours of ECG observation or ten live ECGs during the training. You can intern at hospitals, cardiology doctors’ offices, or urgent care. 

Sign Up With PCT Today!  

Interested in becoming an Electrocardiogram Technician in the United States? Sign up for the course or click on our website for more details about our online courses! 

Feel free to send us your questions through the online contact form or email [email protected]. You can also ring us at 888-410-6416 to talk to our representatives before registering and developing your professional career as an Electrocardiogram Technician. 

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Nancy Kimmel, PhD MSN FNP-BC

Nancy L. Kimmel obtained her PhD in Environmental Engineering in 2002, then went on to teach Physics and Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, Henry Ford College and Oakland University. She obtained her Associate in Nursing from Henry Ford College and then went on to earn her Master Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and became Board Certified working as a licensed FNP in the State of Michigan. She then went on to Medical School where she is now in her 3rd year, and is also in the process of obtaining her Doctorate in Nursing Practice through Chamberlin University. She has authored the NET Study Guide, as well a several books on subjects of Math, ECG/EKG and Phlebotomy. She holds a patent on an Air Filter through the U.S. Patent Office.