Get EKG Technician Training
Get trained and certification-ready with an online program built to adapt to your needs. That’s why an externship experience is included with your EKG Technician Certification course to get hands-on practice, gain valuable knowledge, and apply your training through exposure in the healthcare field. When you become eligible, our team will coordinate to secure all required documentation and work to connect you with one of our participating partner sites.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime!
Program Details
Ready to get certified for one of the most widely hired roles in healthcare? This program was designed to help you pass the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam and set you up for success as part of a fast-paced cardiology team. You’ll learn how to operate the electrocardiogram – an essential piece of hospital equipment—and work with doctors to interpret the results for patients. You’ll even complete a hands-on clinical experience, so if you’re ready to jump into the action ASAP, EKG technician training is the course of action for you. Remember that clinical opportunities vary, and we work with a vast network of healthcare organizations to find a good fit. But we can’t guarantee placement – or employment – in your area.
What You’ll Learn
This online EKG Technician program will provide the general knowledge, skills, and experience employers are looking for in job candidates.
- Healthcare & Cardiovascular Foundations
Understand basic roles and responsibilities, terminology, anatomy, and vital care.
- EKG Testing
Learn to use and maintain EKG equipment, prepare patients, and interpret results.
- Final Exam Prep
Know what to expect in regarding to (and how to prepare for) the final exam.
Our program is divided into 14 easy-to-finish courses and an externship experience (and it covers skills many EKG tech programs don’t, such as Holter monitoring and stress testing).
- Program Orientation: EKG Technician
- HealthCare Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science
- General Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Externship Readiness Skills
- Patient Care Coordination and Education
- Testing and Laboratory Procedures
- Communication and Customer Service in the Healthcare Office
- Medical Laws and Ethics
- EKG and Cardiovascular
- Career Success in Healthcare
- EKG Final Exam
- Fundamentals of HIPAA
- Initiating Your Externship
- Program Completion: EKG Technician
- Clinical Externship
We make it easy for you to find your own pace and are with you every step of the way.
- 8 months of program access
- Clinical experience
Training to become an EKG tech isn’t just quick, it’s crazy convenient too. You can access the fully online EKG coursework anywhere and anytime you have WiFi. Learn on your own schedule, at your own pace.
- Learn from home (or anywhere)
- Study online (anytime)
Stuck on a topic? Test-related questions? Need general career advice? Contact us any time—we’re here to help you nail this!
- One-on-one support
- Phone, live chat, and email
EKG Technician Certifications
Our online EKG Technician training covers the knowledge and skills you need to successfully sit for industry-recognized certification. We want to support our learners in securing the certification that fits based upon your career goals and current job requirements. Your training includes an exam voucher and prep package for the CET certification – a significant value add of several hundred dollars.
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Prove your proficiency with EKGs, stress tests, and Holter monitoring with the CET from the National Healthcareer Association.
This program includes unparalleled training, career support, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees. It’s a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional schooling.
- $2,799 for full program access
- $2,499.00 for eligible MyCAA and ACA learners
Job Outlook
Healthcare is growing at a faster pace than other industries, creating lots of job opportunities nationwide. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the demand for medical assistants will grow 16% in the next 10 years.
How much can an EKG technician expect to earn? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary is $63,020 a year.* Obtaining your EKG certification will likely move the needle on your salary, and create opportunities for career advancement.
FAQs
Is financial assistance available for the online EKG Technician program?
CareerStep offers a variety of flexible payment options, installment plans, and even discounts for U.S. veterans, Active Duty service members, and their spouses. As CareerStep is not an educational institution, we cannot offer—or accept—traditional financial aid, such as student scholarships, loans, and grants through FAFSA. However, our low-cost training programs are affordably priced and our goal is to find a payment solution that meets your needs.n’t guarantee that you’ll find placement in your area.
How much do EKG technicians make?
EKG technician salaries vary based on location and experience, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for cardiovascular technologists and technicians was $63,020 in May 2022.*
What’s the job market like for EKG technicians?
Certified EKG techs, cardiovascular technologists, and cardiovascular technicians work in clinics and hospitals all over the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the need for certified EKG techs in Hospitals and clinics to grow 4% over the next 10 years.*
Are clinical hours included in my EKG technician training?
Clinical hours are an essential component of your training—particularly as you work towards certification and potential employment. They give you a chance to test your current skill level and put all your new knowledge to work in real-world settings. That’s why we work with a vast network of healthcare organizations to provide these hands-on learning experiences. Please keep in mind that while clinical hours are included as part of your course, placement is based on a number of factors—including geography and availability—so we can’t guarantee that you’ll find placement in your area.
What does an EKG technician do?
EKG technicians provide assistance to doctors and cardiology staff by measuring patients’ basic vital signs, operating electrocardiogram machines and delivering their results, and performing rapid response procedures when needed.
I took the online EKG technician course while I was wrapping up my EMT course. The content was easy to understand and navigate, and technical support was there when I needed them. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Cindy S.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians.” Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed March 27, 2024.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.