Certified EKG Monitor/Telemetry Technician Program - National Certification Self-Paced Online Course with One-Day Skills Session

NHA (National Healthcareer Association) Approved Certification Course

Any time before the scheduled Skills Session: Access and complete the interactive online course (10-20 hours)

Date of scheduled skills session: Join us for 6-8 hours at our facility for hands-on skills practice followed by a very detailed review to prepare you for the National Certification Exam on the same day

Learn & Earn!

We have the BEST pass rate in the USA: Our pass rate = >96%. National pass rate =72%

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Upon completion, you will become a Nationally Certified EKG Monitor/Telemetry Technician and may choose from the following careers:

ECG/EKG Technician

ECG/EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician

12 Lead ECG/EKG Technician

Holter Monitor Technician/Exercise Stress Test Technician

Telemetry Unit Secretary

Course Description

Our EKG Technician Training School will prepare and authorize you to take the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) & NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) National ECG/EKG Certification Examination.
You will become a Certified EKG Technician (CET)when you come into our facility on the scheduled date for the skills session review, followed by the national certification exam.

Course Content

Patient Assessment, Preparation, Documentation
EKG Placement Techniques
EKG Recording and Interpretation
EKG Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Medical terminology
Heart anatomy, physiology and conduction
Heart rhythm recognition, interpretation and interventions
Patient preparation, assessments and vital signs
Proper documentation
ECG procedures
12 Lead EKG placement techniques, troubleshooting, interpretation
Inspect and calculate the waveforms of a cardiac cycle for symmetry, direction, amplitude, rhythm and rate
Students will perform a minimum of 10 hands-on live EKG procedures

Intended Audience

High school graduates aspiring to enter the healthcare field
Laypersons and future healthcare providers aspiring to work in hospitals and other healthcare facilities
EMT’S and other healthcare professionals planning to work in an acute care facility

Prerequisite

High School Diploma or equivalent.
For the Self-Paced Online Course with One-Day Skills Session, students must be licensed healthcare professionals (any profession) OR be currently in a healthcare profession program (e.g., EMT program, nursing school, etc.) OR be a current college student (regardless of major) with stong study skills and the ability to study independently.
If you do not meet the above requirement, you are welcome to attend one of the following courses, with instruction provided by the instructor:
- Traditional Classroom (3 days at our center)
- Day 1 & 2: Virtual Classroom (online with instructor) Day 3: Our Location for skills, review & testing

Location

San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, California: 15600 Devonshire Street #203, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Course Duration

Self-paced, 10-20 hours online, any time before the Skills Session date
6-8 hours at our facility on the scheduled Skills Session date for skills, review, and testing

Class Price

$950 (all material, resources, national exam fee included) – Promotional Discounted Rate
Enter Promo Code “TechPromo” during registration for the discounted rate of $950 (Regular Price: $1050)
Only a $300 deposit is required to reserve your seat, remaining balance is due when arriving for the scheduled skills session at our facility
Includes access to online study/review material, online practice exams
Includes national certification testing fee
Group of 2+ – Additional $50 discount for each student – Choose “Pay Deposit” option and enter Promo Code “GROUP” (Discounts are applied from remaining balance)

Agenda – Self-Paced, 10-20 hours online, followed by Skills Session/Review/Testing at our facility

- - Prior to Skills Session: Pre-course work to prepare students for the exam (we cover the cost and send access link upon registration)
    - Complete at least 6 hours online: “Certified EKG Technician (CET) Study Guide 2.” (videos, text, audio, flashcards, glossary)
    - Take at least 4 practice tests (6 maximum), no minimum passing score
  - Scheduled Skills Session date – 6-8 hours for skills, review, testing

Course Completion

Group of 2: $50 additional discount for each student. Enter Promo Code “GROUP“

EKG Monitor Technician Program Certificate of Completion

EKG Monitor Technician National Certification

Continuing Education Certificate included at no extra charge

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Receive all of the above after course completion!

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Our students have the BEST pass rate!

This Course is Eligible for Individual and Group Discounts

Enter Promo Code “TECHPROMO” when enrolling for a $100 discount. If you are in a group of 2 or more, you will receive an additional $50 discount

Meet Your Instructor

Mike has actively participated in over 2,000 cardiac arrest situations and trauma-related emergencies since 1992. His experience also includes international critical care air medical transport in Asia and Europe, ambulance critical care ground transport, and caring for post open-heart surgery ventilator-dependent patients.

Mike’s past experience includes research in the Pulmonary Function Lab at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. Other accomplishments include Read More…

FAQ

Why is it that other programs giving the same certification are longer than your course?

The NHA (National Healthcareer Association) does not have a set minimum number of hours for EKG Technician programs. However, individual training centers can establish their own minimum hour requirements based on their curriculum.

At our center, we require online pre-course work to be completed before the in-person class. This allows students to learn much of the foundational material ahead of time, before the one-day class for review, hands-on skills, and testing. As a result, our program’s total in-person hours are shorter compared to others but still provide all the necessary knowledge and hands-on skills required to succeed.

We provide a very helpful study guide and an excellent online course and require students to spend 10-20 hours online preparing before coming into our facility for skills practice, review, and the national exam. Upon enrollment, you will receive access to the online study account, which includes a study guide, reference material, videos, practice quizzes, and practice tests. See below for more details.

How do you have the highest national exam pass rate if your course is shorter than the same course I’ve seen on other company websites?

Students are required to engage in preparatory activities before the class begins. Upon enrollment, you will be granted access to an online study account comprising a comprehensive study guide, proprietary reference materials we have created and refined over the years, instructional videos, practice quizzes, a glossary, and tests. These resources are designed to facilitate your preparation and ensure a thorough understanding of the course material.

We are committed to providing thorough preparatory resources, including exclusive study materials unavailable elsewhere, setting us apart from other training centers. Combined with our instructor’s extensive experience of 30+ years and very effective and unique teaching methodologies, this contributes to our unparalleled pass rates, distinguishing us as the training center with the highest pass rate nationwide. However, this accelerated course demands equal dedication and effort from every student to guarantee success in the certification exam.

I don’t have a medical background. Have you had students with the no clinical knowledge or experience who succeeded in the program?

The program is designed for those without any medical background. We’ve had students from a wide variety of backgrounds pass the exam, become nationally certified EKG Technicians, and succeed in their new career – such as waiters, personal trainers, hospital housekeepers, an airline pilot and a casino card dealer.

However, that said, still, this is an accelerated course that requires hard work and motivation from each student to ensure their success with the program.

After taking your course, can I take the CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) national certification exam?

Yes. After completing our course, you will be eligible to take the CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) and also the CRAT exams (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) for national certification with CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International).

We are an NHA national exam testing center. If your employer requires CCI certification, you may choose to take the exam with a CCI testing center, at your option, after completing our course.

Schedules & Registration

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Dennis K.

I've been going here for years. This is definitely the lowest stress BLS, ACLS, and PALS that I've ever taken. I highly recommend them. Even if you are the only person scheduled for a class, they will still have it for you. They offer all the classes you need. Check out their website. - 12/24/2018
Sofie C.

I took the ACLS class with Mike. Mike was really patient and understanding. He really took his time to explain in detail. He was helpful and sweet. I highly recommend this class! - 12/01/2023
Joanie S.

Lots of mnemonics to make the material easier to learn. Enthusiastic, supportive instructors. Consistently good experience. - 8/03/2019
John B.

Excellent and always there when I need to renew my certification or for a first time certification! - 8/03/2019
A. T.

Best place for AHA certification classes hands down! - 8/03/2018
Joanie S.

Lots of mnemonics to make the material easier to learn. Enthusiastic, supportive instructors. Consistently good experience. - 11/24/2018
Daniel B.

Great learning experiences at California Medical Training Center. - 8/03/2018
Meredith T.

Always a great learning experience! The staff are consistently kind, professional, and seamless in creating a comfortable learning environment. - 1/11/2021
Fermin A.

Venue and class size is very conducive for learning. Excellent materials for audio-visual and book learners. High professionalism of instructors. I just did my IV therapy and Blood Withdrawal Training with them and I am coming back on January 2019 for ACLS Training and certification. More power to my instructor and thank you! - 8/03/2019
Guillermo B.

Been going to get my CPR re-certification from Cal Med Training. Mike Pyorala is awesome. Very professional, outgoing class room environment and very knowledgeable about CPR at all levels. Good pricing. Cool instructor, - 4/17/2021
Theresa H.

Great instructors, very knowledgeable and patient...I took ACLS, EKG interpretation, IV therapy and it helped tremendously..Thanks Mike and David..! - 8/03/2019
Shani L.

Nothing negative to say about this place. The class was very informative, fun and interactive. The instructor was very engaging and created a great environment to learn! Highly recommend this place. Will definitely use them in the future. - 4/03/2020
Swati U.

Their customer service was excellent & efficient . Dealt with mike through email. Will look forward to booking in the future ! - 6/24/2019
Marina K.

An awesome class with a plenty chances to try out your skills. Very friendly and stress-free environment. Thank you David! - 10/03/2019
Nataly K.

good prices, good trainings. I took 3 or 4 - 8/03/2019
Kim D.

Instructor was very personable, informtive and helpful. Class was low stress. Very efficient way to complete or renew. I will definitely use California Medical Training Center again. - 3/24/2019
Gabi G.

Very friendly staff, clean classrooms and working equipment. Originally I was only looking for PALS and ACLS classes but ended up adding a basic ECG class cause their deal packages made it worth it. - 8/03/2018
Kristina B.

Margie Pyorala and the team were amazing. We felt so supported and educated on the skills were were learning. Thank you Cal Med Training Center! - 11/25/2023
Aileen S.

It was my first time at this center. I took the MAB recertification and was very pleased. The instructor was easy to follow and the time flew by. I would definitely return for other recertifications. - 5/24/2019
Veronica Z.

I took this course and it was straight forward and clear.The instructor Elyss was amazing with her Knowledge and very helpful with her skills and techniques.I recommend this course if you are looking for IV and blood draw class! - 6/29/2024

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