REGISTERED EKG SPECIALIST (RES)
A Registered EKG Specialist (RES) is classified among cardiovascular technicians, and healthcare professionals specializing in administering tests on the cardiovascular system to identify electrical conduction rhythms. Proficiency in various EKG/ECG machines, along with a foundational comprehension of arrhythmia interpretation, telemetry, non-invasive stress testing, and the recognition of myocardial infarction (MI), is imperative for individuals in this role.
Academic requirements:
You are required to complete a minimum of 300 academic classroom hours, along with a clinical practicum consisting of at least 30 EKGs performed using various EKG machines and patient positions, as outlined below:
- Cardiac Anatomy
- Cardiac Physiology
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- EKG Instrumentation
- Arrythmia Protocols Calculations
- EKG Clinical Application
- Cardiac Enzymes
- Stress Testing
- HOLTER MONITOR
- EKG PROCEDURES (POSITIONS):30 EKG’s
- 1-SUPINE, 2- DEXTROCARDIOGRAM
- 3-POSTERIOR, FOWLER, SEMI-FOWLER
Apply as a Student/Recent Graduate
- Certificate of completion or Diploma(s) from a Department of Education-approved educational institute.
- Picture ID
- Social Security card
- Passing our two-part exam
Apply as a Practitioner
- Certificate of completion or Diploma(s) from a Department of Education-approved educational institute.
- Picture ID
- Social Security card
- Employment Verification Letter
- Attend an NCMA-approved CE webinar
Apply via Reciprocity
- Employment verification of at least 1 year(s)
- Picture ID
- Social Security Card
- Attend an NCMA-approved CE webinar
