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Cardiovascular Technology

Certification assessments for ECG, rhythm analysis, echocardiography, and invasive cardiovascular technology.

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Qualify for a cardiovascular-technology role

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ExamQuestions & time

Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)CCT · CCI

130 questions (110 scored and 20 unscored)Two-hour computer-based exam: 1 hour 50 minutes to answer the questions plus 10 minutes for a pre-exam tutorial and post-exam survey

Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)CRAT · CCI

130 questions (110 scored and 20 unscored)Two-hour computer-based exam: 1 hour 50 minutes to answer the questions plus 10 minutes for a pre-exam tutorial and post-exam survey

EKG Technician Certification (ETC) examETC · AMCA

100 scored multiple-choice questions plus up to 10 additional unscored pilot items (100/10 scored/unscored per form)2 hours

NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) Certification ExamNHA CET · NHA

100 scored questions plus 20 unscored pretest items (120 total)2 hours

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)RCS · CCI

170 questions (150 scored and 20 unscored)Three-hour computer-based exam: 2 hours 50 minutes to answer the questions plus 10 minutes for a pre-exam tutorial and post-exam survey

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)RCIS · CCI

170 questions (150 scored and 20 unscored)Three-hour computer-based exam: 2 hours 50 minutes to answer the questions plus 10 minutes for a pre-exam tutorial and post-exam survey

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