EKG Certification Saint Joseph, Missouri

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 complete a training course. Saint Joseph, Missouri is house to many state recognized EKG training programs that will prepare students for an EKG Technician career. An EKG training program is generally a total of 40-80 in class hours and 20-40 clinical hours. In Saint Joseph, the typical class will have 10-30 students.

Questions For Programs in Saint Joseph

Be hardworking when searching for a EKG training course. There are thousands of programs across the country but not each of them provide critical 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 when 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:

  1. Is the EKG training program approved by the state?
  2. How many hours is the EKG training program?
  3. Where are the clinical hours of the program completed?
  4. Does the EKG training program include the certification exam?
  5. 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 gainful completion of an EKG training school, you will have a Certificate of Completion. Your Certificate of Completion does not make you ‘Certified’. This is a unquestionably common misunderstanding. A Certificate of Completion is used as proof of your completion of an EKG training school and is required to attempt the national certification exam for individuals with no experience in the field.

EKG Certification Saint Joseph, Missouri

Getting Certified In EKG In Saint Joseph, Missouri

To get 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 be required to renew their certification each two years by completing Continuing Education. This can be done 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 certification exam, you should prepare by reviewing related materials provided to you by the certification agency. Every agency has related materials based on their credentialing exams. Be certain to study every day for at least one hour until you feel confident in your knowledge. Taking practice exams can greatly enlarge your chances of passing the final exam. ASET provides full examination materials, unlimited practice exams and three chances to take the final certification exam.

 

 

After you have passed the certification exam, your credentials are immediately inputted in the national registry and a digital copy of your national certification is provided in your account. Your digital copy, and 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


Starting Your Medical Career in EKG

Now that you’re a Certified EKG Technician (CET), you’re ready to begin your medical career in Saint Joseph, Missouri. EKG is a good 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 for a typical 40 hour long week and earn an average annual salary of $59,000. This salary is the national average and does differentiate from state 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 be required to renew their CET Certification after two years. An EKG Tech should start the process at least 30 days prior to the day their certification expires. This will permit the technician ample time to review their continuing education hours and submit their renewal assessment. You will not need to go register to an EKG course 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 certification for the new two year period 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 Saint Joseph, Missouri

A Certified EKG Instructor (CEI) is a highly adept EKG Technician with greater than 5 years of experience in the field. EKG Instructors can instruct for or own their own school. They’re responsible for ensuring that students in their class are retaining the information provided by their curriculum. Every class in Saint Joseph, Missouri should provide 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 finalize the entire process online. If you would like to request 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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