Certification: EKG Technician Certification (ETC)

194 US Highway 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004

EKG Technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular problems. Areas of practice for cardiovascular technologists include invasive cardiology, vascular cardiology and echocardiography. An EKG technician is someone who works in the area of echocardiography. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the expected growth for EKG technicians is anticipated to be about 24% from 2008-2018.

EKG technicians have the education to provide electrocardiograms (EKGs), ultrasounds, and sonograms of a patient's heart. An EKG is a medical test that records the heart's electrical impulses. Although a hospital is a common place where an EKG technician may work, clinics, acute care facilities as well as doctor's offices are also ideal places for an EKG technician to work.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes

Online Exam; Third Party Exam Center

The test is comprised of 110 questions in EKG:The breakdown is as follows: Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the heart, diseases and disorders of the heart, electrocardiography, pharmacology, and general patient care.*10 questions are un-scored.Allotted time for examinees is 2 hours.

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.