Exam Domains

1 EKG Acquisition and Lead Placement 25%

2 Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology, and Electrophysiology 20%

3 Rhythm Recognition and Arrhythmia Identification 25%

4 Patient Preparation, Safety, and Monitoring 15%

5 Reporting, Documentation, and Quality Assurance 15%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice (single best answer)

FormatComputer-based testing (CBT), fixed-form. 100-150 questions depending on exam. Scaled scoring (390 passing out of 500).

Online ProctoringAvailable

ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required at check-in. Must match name on registration exactly.

RenewalRequired -- Every 2 years via online portal. Requires 10 continuing education (CE) credits per cycle. CE can be earned through NHA courses or approved providers. Renewal fee applies.

Retake PolicyFull exam fee charged for each retake. No limit specified beyond waiting period.

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish (select exams)

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