Provider name:

MedCerts

Provider description:

MedCerts is a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of allied healthcare and IT, it serves individuals from all backgrounds, including the military and their families, career changers and the under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers fully supported career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through Experiential Learning solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed over 56 career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 95,000 individuals across the country and partnered with over 500 American Job Centers and more than 1,000 healthcare and academic organizations to build talent pipelines, and provide the option of articulated college credit to our students.

Program name:

HI-6200 EKG Technician

Program description:

The HI-6200 EKG Technician program prepares students for national certification as a Certified EKG Technician (CET). EKG/ECG technicians work in healthcare facilities specializing in electrocardiography testing for patients. These tests help detect irregularities that may result in a heart attack or heart disease. Common duties include explaining procedures to patients, monitoring blood pressure, and positioning patients. In this program, students are taught how to apply Holter monitors and assist cardiologists with stress testing. Throughout the program, students will gain knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes to become familiar with healthcare settings and roles of EKG/ECG technicians.

Program URL:

https://medcerts.com/programs/healthcare/cet-ekg-technician#

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2019

Student teacher ratio:

1:35

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$2200.00