Certified EKG Technician Lesson 1: Introduction: EKG Technician Lesson 1 Quiz

As an EKG technician, you will be assisting with inpatient care. How is an inpatient procedure different from an outpatient procedure?

A patient is admitted to the hospital for inpatient care.

What is the main duty of an EKG technician?

Performing EKGs

After submitting the Certified EKG Technician exam application, what is your next step toward becoming a Certified EKG Technician through the National Healthcareer Association?

Select a date with the testing center

While doing which of the following steps do you need to pay the CET exam fee?

Setting the date and location of the exam

After how many years of passing the initial certification exam must you renew your certification?

2 years

How many continuing education (CE) credits are needed for the renewal of the CET credential?

10 every 2 years

How many live EKGs are required for certification?

10

What is the chain of command?

A structure that identifies who each team member reports to regarding their job assignments, duties, and for any questions or concerns

How many scored questions will be on your certification exam?

100

What is the first requirement to apply for certification?

high school diploma or equivalent education