What are the steps to become an EKG Tech?
There are several routes one could take to become an EKG Tech but the below steps are recommended because they provide an individual with marketability and credibility in the field. • In high school, take as many science courses as you can. • Graduate from high school and enroll in an EKG program (oftentimes these programs are paired with medical assistant programs or phlebotomy). • Earn the Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) credential by sitting for the exam. • Look for a job as an EKG Tech, likely at a hospital. • Earn 16 continuing education credits over the course of three years to maintain the CCT credential.
