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EKG Technician Online National Certification — CET

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Description

The primary duty of an electrocardiogram technician (EKG Technician) is to perform electrocardiograms on patients. Other important tasks include, obtaining patient history, taking vital sign measurements, performing Holter monitoring and stress tests, editing test results, ensuring physicians receive the final edited results, scheduling appointments, and recording physician's interpretations.

Certifying Organization

American Allied Health

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Suggested because EKG Technician Online National Certification applies to Medical Appliance Technicians. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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