EKG Certification Normal, Illinois

EKG Technicians play a key role in the medical field.

EKG Technicians play a key role in the medical field. Their main responsibility is to attach patients to a monitor that provides readings of the heart. Here we will outline the entire process of becoming a Certified EKG Technician (CET).

EKG Technician Training

The first step to your career as a Certified EKG Technician (CET) is to enroll in a training class. Normal, Illinois is house to many state qualified EKG training programs that will prepare students for an EKG Technician career. An EKG training program is generally between 40-80 in class hours and 20-40 clinical hours. In Normal, the typical class will have 10-30 students.

Questions For Programs in Normal

Be hardworking when searching for a EKG training course. There are thousands of programs across the country but not each of them provide valuable training required to enter the workforce. There are many training programs that do not have any resources for students to complete hands-on-training. This how students gain their hands on experience performing EKGs on a live person. Without this, you will not meet the requirements to register to be certified after completing the training.

Ask the following questions:

Is the EKG training program approved by the state?
How many hours is the EKG training program?
Where are the clinical hours of the program completed?
Does the EKG training program include the certification exam?
What agency do students take the exam with?

If you are planning to attend a EKG training program and would like an ASET adviser to double check that the program is legit, contact us today.

The general requirements to attend a EKG training school include the following:

High School Diploma or GED
Over The Age Of 18
Clean Background Check (No Felonies)
Negative Hepatitis Test
Negative TB Test
Immunization Records

Upon successful completion of an EKG training school, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. Your Certificate of Completion does not make you ‘Certified’. This is a totally common misunderstanding. A Certificate of Completion is used as proof of successful completion of an EKG training school and is required to sit for the national certification test for individuals who have no experience in the field.

Getting Certified In EKG In Normal, Illinois

To become certified, an EKG Technician must have their competency put to the test by a third party endorsement agency, like ASET. Once certified, an EKG Tech will need to renew their certification each two years by completing Continuing Education. This can be completed through on the job workshops or online education units.

There are many certification agencies that EKG Techs can choose to become certified with. The cost to become ASET Certified is $150.00 and includes your full study guide, unlimited practice exams, three final certification exam attempts and a professional resume revision. The entire process can be completed online in the ASET learning management system.

The prerequisites to take the certification exam with most agencies include the following:

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of an EKG Training Program OR 1 Year of On-The-Job Experience in the Past 3 Years
10 Successful EKGs

Click to learn more about becoming a Certified EKG Technician (CET).

Preparing to take the Certification Exam

Once you have registered to take the competency exam, you should prepare by reviewing examination materials provided to you by the credentialing agency. Every agency has breakdown materials based on their competency exams. Be positive to study every day for at least one hour until you feel confident in your knowledge. Taking practice exams can greatly increase your chances of passing the certification exam. ASET provides full breakdown materials, unlimited practice exams and three chances to attempt the national certification exam.

After you have passed the final exam, your credentials are inputted in the national registry and a digital copy of your certification is stored in your account. Your digital copy, side by side your ASET transcripts, should be downloaded and printed for use as proof of certification.

Register For Your EKG Certification

Program Includes:

Study Materials Unlimited Practice Exams 3 Final Exam Attempts

Program Includes:

Study Materials
Unlimited Practice Exams
3 Final Exam Attempts

I undertstand that to qualify to become nationally certified I must upload proof of identity and documentation proving that I meet the prerequisites to ASET within 180 days of completing my registration.

I understand failure to upload the required documents, or if I do not meet the requirements, it will result in expulsion from all ASET programs, and the National Registry.

I hereby certify that I have successfully completed 10 successful EKG's on a live patient.

Starting Your Medical Career in EKG

Now that you’re a Certified EKG Technician (CET), you’re ready to start your medical career in Normal, Illinois. EKG is a great field to enter the medical workplace and is a starting place for many nurses, nurse aide, medical assistants and medical laboratory technicians. EKG Techs can expect to work a typical 40 hour work week and earn an average annual salary of $59,000. This salary is the national average and does differentiate from county to state.

EKG job duties include:

Evaluating a patient and explaining procedures
Verify patients identity
Performing EKG
Point of care testing
Preparing test results for the doctor
Maintaining your area and equipment

ASET works with multiple staffing agencies to help our members find a career in the EKG field. Click here for more information on job placement assistance by ASET.

Renewing Your Certification

Certified EKG Technicians will have to renew their CET Certification every two years. An EKG Tech should begin the process at least 30 days prior to the day their credentials expires. This will allow the technician ample time to complete their continuing education hours and attempt their renewal assessment. You will not have to go back to a training program or attend a class to renew your certification.

The renewal process can be completed from start to finish online in the ASET learning management system. The cost to renew your credentials for the new two year is $150.00. Renewing ensures your employer that you are dedicated to updating your knowledge in the field of EKG.

Click to learn more about Renewing You CET Certification.

Certified EKG Instructor In Normal, Illinois

A Certified EKG Instructor (CEI) is a highly intelligent EKG Technician with more than 5 years of experience in the field. EKG Instructors can instruct for or own their own school. They’re needed for ensuring that students in their class are retaining the guidance provided by their curriculum. Every class in Normal, Illinois should tell their students with the instructors background and credentials.

If an EKG Technician meets the requirements and wishes to become a Certified EKG Instructor (CEI) they can undergo the entire process online. If you would prefer to talk with someone regarding the process, contact us today.

Click to learn more about becoming a Certified EKG Instructor (CEI).

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