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Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
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CRAT CCI Cardiovascular Credentials License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: ECG FoundationsYou are here
Master paper speed, intervals, lead placement, and the conduction system before tackling specific rhythms.
Phase 2: Sinus, Atrial, Junctional Rhythms
Drill rate, regularity, P-wave morphology, and PR criteria for each supraventricular pattern.
Phase 3: Ventricular Rhythms, AV Blocks, Pacemakers
Recognize PVCs, VT/VF, torsades, AV blocks, and pacemaker capture/sense problems on sight.
Phase 4: MI Patterns, Alarms, Escalation
Practice STEMI lead localization, alarm management, structured handoff, and CRAT scope.
Can You Take the CRAT Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Current CCI/ARDMS/NBSTSA/other accepted credential is an alternative route
- •Current healthcare licensure (RN, RT, EMT-P, LPN, MD/DO/PA/NP) is an alternative route
- •Verify the current eligibility table on the CCI exam application before applying
CRAT Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
5-8 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Test centers and remote secure proctoring per CCI policy
Retake Policy
Candidates who do not pass may reapply per CCI policy, paying a new application fee for each attempt. Verify retake intervals in the current CCI exam application.
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100 CRAT Practice Questions
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What You'll Study
9 chapters covering everything you need to pass
CRAT Overview & Exam Strategy
1 sections
Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology & Conduction
3 sections
ECG & Rhythm Strip Basics
3 sections
Sinus Rhythms
2 sections
Atrial Rhythms
3 sections
Junctional Rhythms & AV Blocks
3 sections
Ventricular Rhythms
3 sections
Pacemaker Rhythms & Acute MI
3 sections
Telemetry Monitoring & Scope
1 sections
CRAT Exam Details
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
Administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) content outline
SA node, AV node, His-Purkinje system, refractory periods, action potential phases, and autonomic modulation of rate and conduction.
Paper speed (25 mm/s), small box (0.04 s), large box (0.20 s), 10 mm/mV calibration, lead placement (Einthoven, augmented, precordial), and 3-lead/5-lead/12-lead monitoring.
Normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, sinus arrhythmia, sinus arrest, and sinus exit block.
PACs, atrial flutter (sawtooth, 250-350/min), atrial fibrillation (irregularly irregular, no P waves), MAT, and wandering atrial pacemaker.
Junctional escape (40-60 bpm), accelerated junctional (60-100 bpm), and junctional tachycardia (>100 bpm).
PVCs (uni/multifocal, R-on-T), monomorphic and polymorphic VT, torsades de pointes, VF, idioventricular and accelerated idioventricular rhythms, agonal/asystole.
First-degree AV block, second-degree types I (Wenckebach) and II (Mobitz II), and third-degree (complete) AV block.
Atrial-paced, ventricular-paced, AV-sequential, biventricular CRT, and malfunction patterns (failure to capture, sense, or output).
STEMI thresholds (≥1 mm in 2 contiguous limb leads, ≥2 mm V2-V3 in men ≥40), reciprocal changes, anterior/lateral/inferior/posterior MI patterns.
AHA monitoring standards, alarm fatigue, false alarm verification, structured handoff (SBAR), HIPAA, and CRAT scope of practice.
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What's Next After the CRAT?
After passing the CRAT, you can pursue these career paths
CCT
Add CCI's Certified Cardiographic Technician credential for broader cardiographic procedure expertise.
RCS
Progress toward CCI's Registered Cardiac Sonographer credential after additional training.
CMA (AAMA)
Combine telemetry expertise with broader medical assistant scope.
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