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With the EKG/Cardiovascular Technician certification, students develop professional competencies to operate state-of-art EKG machines and work closely with physicians to identify heart irregularities. The program allows students to:
Course completion does not guarantee certification.
Please select the non-degree student application to apply for this certification program.
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For cardiovascular technicians or technologists, and similar professions as predicted by BLS between 2020-30.
Three Months
This fast track training program can be completed in just three months!
Learn skills to work as EKG/Cardiovascular Technician with our expert faculty!The EKG/cardiovascular technician certification teaches in-demand skills to operate modern-day EKG machines and assist physicians in protecting patients' lives.
The EKG technician certification program equips students with state-of-the-art imaging technology to diagnose various cardiac and vascular ailments in patients. The certification program also meets the licensure needs of students by training to prepare to potentially sit for the national certification exam.
Throughout the program, students learn various core concepts such as foundations of heart anatomy and physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, legal aspects of patient contact, and more. Our program helps to:
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