National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
Credential: National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
Credentialing Agency: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The NCCT Electrocardiograph Technician (NCET) is an entry-level health care credential. ECG Technicians work in hospitals, laboratories, cardiologists' offices, and in other practices. NCETs record and monitor electrical impulses transmitted by a patient's heart. Physicians and cardiologists interpret the results of these tests to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions and diseases. NCETs possess knowledge and skills in the areas of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic arrhythmias, problem solving non-arrhythmic irregularities, and equipment/supplies. NCCT requires that candidates meet educational and other requirements.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
7007 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: (800) 875-4404
Fax: (913) 498-1243
Contact Page
Education REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be high school graduates or have the equivalent education.
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Route 1A: Candidates must be students in an ECG Technician program from an NCCT (authorized) school, or
Route 1B: Candidates must be graduates from an ECG Technician program from an NCCT (authorized) school within the past five years.
Candidates must have one (1) year of verifiable full-time experience as ECG Technician practitioners within the past five years.
Route 3:Candidates must be military veterans (active duty included) who have completed ECG Technician training or its equivalent during US military service within the past five years.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) credential has the following other requirements:
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Candidates must submit the following–
Route 1A:
- Copy of the certification discipline diploma, certificate of completion, or transcript noting successful completion date; and
- All required documentation within two (2) years of program completion.
Route 1B:
- Copy of the certification discipline's diploma, certificate of completion, or transcript with an official graduation date.
Route 2:
- Copy of the official high school diploma (or equivalent); and
- ECG Technician Certification by Experience form completed by an employer.
Route 3:
- Copy of a Joint Services Transcript (JST), Sailor Marine Corps American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Coast Guard Institute (CGI), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript, or
- DD214 indicating successful completion of a formal medical services training program by the United States Armed Forces. Documents must relate to the discipline in which the candidate is testing.
Written Exam
- Patient Comfort and Safety
- ECG Placement Techniques
- ECG Recording and Interpretation
- ECG Troubleshooting and Maintanence
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
Renewal Period: 1 year