BECOME A
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA TECHNICIAN
CCAT
Overview
Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician work in healthcare facilities and are individuals that specializes in monitoring EKGs. Their jobs include observing the cardiac monitor and reporting any abnormal changes to the nurse or physician or referring physician or assigned healthcare professional immediately via intercom or communication services provided. They must be attentive while on the job and must be able to clearly and accurately communicate the message.
Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician monitor patient’s heart rhythms using telemetry equipment and therefore must have knowledge of normal rhythm versus the various types of abnormal rhythms and should also be able to interpret and measure rhythm strips by rate and EKG intervals, records physiological measurements, identify cardiac arrhythmias, report any changes from the baseline, assist and perform application of EKGs. To measure the patient’s heart rhythm, the Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician use calipers on the graphic tape readouts.
Requirements
Candidates registering for the CCAT exam must qualify in (at-least 1) of the ROUTES (A or B or C) as shown below. Training and experience may be completed within united states of america or outside united states of america.
Duties
CCAT Exam Test Plan
The exam content topic includes the following:
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Medical Terminology
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Legal Issues
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EKG Rhythm Interpretation: Sinus Node, Atria, Atria-Junction Node, Ventricles, Heart Blocks, Axis Deviation, Axis Hypertrophy, STEMI, Pacemakers
Renewal
AECA believes in continuing education more frequently so that the candidate can have a constant touch with knowledge, Candidate’s are required to attend the continuing education units / credits every year to renew their certification.
Frequently asked questions
RENEWAL (FAQs)
How often do i have to renew my Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
My certification expired and i would like to bring it back to an active status, can i still do that.
You must follow the reinstatement policy for expired certifications.
I have submitted my renewal application to renew the certification, how long will it take before i can recieve my new certification packet.
It usually takes 15-20 business days to process and mail your new certification packet.
While i was submitting my renewal application i submitted an incorrect mailing address or my previous mailing address and forgot to notify AECA about my udpated address. How do i proceed?
You must contact AECA via email to the following email address: info@aecacert.com
TESTING SITE (FAQs)
We are a SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a HOSPITAL or Medical Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a CAREER SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Private College or Community College and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Foreign School or Employment Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
EMPLOYERS (FAQs)
We are an employment facility and would like to verify a prospective employees's credentials?
To submit a credential verification, you must visit the credential verification page on the website and submit an application for credential verification. All credentials are manually verified via email only.
Will AECA accept Continuing Education Units (CEUS) provided to our employees and apply them towards their renewal CEUs.
Yes. The candidate at the time of renewal must email us documentation displaying the completion of CEUs.
We are an Employer looking to get our employees certified as a Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT)?
Your employees can become eligible to attempt the exam certification provided you repreat the below steps for each of your employee that you would like to register to attempt the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Exam.
Are there reference books that we can use in order to prepare our employees for the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Exam.
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EKG Textbook: Theory & Practical Fundamentals CLICK HERE -
Medical Terminology For Health Professionals CLICK HERE
How soon can our employees get a date for attempting the certification exam?
The date depends on the documentation being submitted to AECA.
MILITARY (FAQs)
Is Cardiac Monitor/Telemetry Technician and Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician the same?
I am in the active duty military, and i have this certification related education. Can i be eligible for the exam?
Yes.
How long with it take for AECA to inform me about my eligibility for registering to attempt the exam?
After you have submitted your JTS/Smart Transcript, the registration department usually takes 3-5 business days to review and notify you about the status of your eligibility.
After i am eligible for the certification exam, what do i do next?
Your next step would be
How often do i have to renew my Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the EKG Certification Exam.
There are various textbooks available for reference purposes to prepare for the EKG Technician Certification Exam.
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EKG Textbook: Theory & Practical Fundamentals CLICK HERE -
Medical Terminology For Health Professionals CLICK HERE
Where can i find a practice exam for Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
Yes.
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A score sheet -
A Certification Certificate -
An ID Card -
Renewal Instruction Sheet
What are the available testing site for the exam?
You can attempt the exam under a naval base, military hospital etc.
CANDIDATE (FAQs)
Is Cardiac Monitor/Telemetry Technician and Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician the same?
How can i become a Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT)?
There are various routes that one can take:
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Fullfil the requirements for registering for the certification exam. -
Attempt the exam. -
On successfully passing the exam, you will be awarded with the credential as an Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT).
I am a foreign trained medical professional and would like to attempt the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) certification exam, what are my steps?
You may be eligible for attempting the certification exam for becoming a credentialed Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) being that you are a foreign trained medical professional.
I am working as a medical assistant or clinical medical assistant or patient care technician or in a medical profession in which i do perform duties as a Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) and would like to attempt the certification exam for becoming a credentialed Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT)?
Yes, you can attempt the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Exam.
How often do i have to renew my Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
$50.
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Exam.
There are various textbooks available for reference purposes to prepare for the Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification Exam.
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EKG Textbook: Theory & Practical Fundamentals CLICK HERE -
Medical Terminology For Health Professionals CLICK HERE -
The Human Body CLICK HERE
Where can i find a practice exam for Certified Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician (CCAT) Certification?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam. You can visit the AECA Practice Exam Page to view the available practice exams.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you electronically via email.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this:
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
Yes.
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A Score Sheet -
A Certification Certificate -
An ID Card -
Renewal Instruction Sheet