Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician

This Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) course teaches students the basic competencies required to secure employment in the cardiac monitoring area of the healthcare industry. It also prepares students to successfully complete the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) exam. This is a non-credit course offered by the University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies.

Anyone seeking an entry-level position in a healthcare occupation would benefit from this certification. This course is ideal for the following career paths: Telemetry Technician, Telemetry RN, EMT/Paramedic, Critical Care RN and many other healthcare positions.

Highlights

  • 100% online course
  • Can be completed in four weeks.
  • Instructor-led: Dr. Alan "Doc X" Xenakis, MD, ScD, MPH, MS
  • Certificate of Completion and course verification letter for CCI upon successful completion.

Course Dates

CRAT session dates

Session

Start Date

End Date

Canvas Access Open To Students
Session 3 Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025
Session 4 Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28 2025 Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025
Session 5 Monday, March 10, 2025 5 p.m., Friday April 4, 2025 Saturday, March 8, 2025
Session 6 Monday, April 28, 2025 5 p.m., Friday May 23, 2025 Saturday, April 26, 2025

Cost

The total cost for this course is $525 (including materials). Please note the certification exam fee is not included. Federal financial aid typically does not cover non-credit courses.

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Credentialing

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician exam offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) (a high school diploma or GED is required for the national exam), which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute under the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Program.

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Course Withdrawal and Refund Policy

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