Rebecca Leventhal
The earner of this badge has been certified as a EKG Technician and has passed the accredited, high-stakes certification examination through the National Healthcareer Association. They possess a foundational comprehension of the essential skills requisite for the role of a EKG Technician.
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is the largest allied health certification agency in the United States, with over 1.25 million certifications awarded since 1989. Each NHA certification exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills associated with the performance of tasks required for entry-level practice in the field that is the subject matter of the exam.
Skills / Knowledge
- Prepare patients for monitoring
- Administer EKGs
- Identify artifacts
- Calibrate and maintain equipment
- Knowledgeable regarding stress testing, Holter monitors, and telemetry
- Communication and professionalism
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Earning Criteria
Required
Must meet the eligibility requirements and pass the NCCA accredited exam from NHA
Optional
The test plan outlines the knowledge and tasks that are on the exam.
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