{"id":46538,"date":"2018-11-29T16:04:32","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T16:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=46538"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T20:36:39","slug":"cct-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cct-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"CCT Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Certified Cardiographic Technician<sup>&reg;<\/sup> (CCT) exam, provided by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), is taken by professionals who wish to become certified as a CCT, which would allow you to work with ECGs, Holter Monitoring, and stress testing.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free CCT practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/cct\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'CCT Guide Click']);\">CCT Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/cct\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'CCT Flashcard Click']);\">CCT Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"qualify\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"CCT_Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>CCT Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible to take the CCT exam, you must have a high school diploma or GED. You must also meet at least one of the requirements listed below and provide documentation that proves you have met the requirement(s).<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Qualification_Prerequisites\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Qualification Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<p><strong>CCT1<\/strong><br \/>\nYou must be currently enrolled as a student or graduate of a cardiovascular or allied health training program.<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"><strong>Supporting documentation<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -1em;\">\n<li>A completion certificate<br \/>\nOR<\/li>\n<li>A student verification letter<br \/>\nOR<\/li>\n<li>Educational transcripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><strong>CCT2<\/strong><br \/>\nYou must be currently employed or previously employed in the cardiovascular technology field or a recognized allied health field.<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"><strong>Supporting documentation<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -1em;\">\n<li>An employment verification letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><strong>CCT3<\/strong><br \/>\nYou must have completed a graduate or undergraduate degree from a recognized institution in a field related to science or physical health.<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"><strong>Supporting documentation<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -1em;\">\n<li>A completion certificate<br \/>\nOR<\/li>\n<li>A student verification letter<br \/>\nOR<\/li>\n<li>Educational transcripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"CCT_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>CCT Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The CCT exam contains 130 questions, 20 of which are unscored, and the time limit is 2 hours. The 20 unscored questions are used by the administrators to evaluate questions for future versions of the exam. These questions are unmarked and mixed in with the scored questions, so you will not know which questions are scored or unscored.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Exam_Contents\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Contents<\/h3>\n<p>The exam is split into six content categories, and each category contains its own set of tasks:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em;\">1. Conducting Pre-Procedural Activities (10%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Confirm equipment maintenance, calibration, and cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Apply universal and isolation precautions<\/li>\n<li>Verify the physician&#8217;s orders<\/li>\n<li>Perform patient transport and transfer<\/li>\n<li>Provide patient education<\/li>\n<li>Verify patient identifiers<\/li>\n<li>Identify proper anatomical landmarks<\/li>\n<li>Prepare the patient<\/li>\n<li>Obtain patient consent<\/li>\n<li>Identify safety considerations and potential hazards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>2. Performing Resting ECG (14%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Gather ECG supplies and equipment<\/li>\n<li>Perform standard 12-lead ECG and modified ECG<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshoot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>3. Analyzing 12-Lead ECG (22%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Correlate ECG morphology with anatomy and physiology<\/li>\n<li>Recognize axis deviations<\/li>\n<li>Identify ischemic changes<\/li>\n<li>Identify hypertrophy<\/li>\n<li>Recognize Bundle Branch Blocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>4. Performing Stress Tests (10%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Gather stress test equipment and supplies<\/li>\n<li>Perform stress test protocol<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge of stress test equipment<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge of nuclear and pharmacological stress test protocols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>5. Performing Ambulatory Monitoring (4%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Gather ambulatory monitoring equipment and supplies<\/li>\n<li>Verify functionality of the equipment pre- and post-application<\/li>\n<li>Attach leads to the patient<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshoot ambulatory monitoring equipment and procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">6. Performing Rhythm Analysis (40%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -1em;\">\n<li>Analyze the following rhythm data:\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Sinus<\/li>\n<li>Atrial<\/li>\n<li>Junctional<\/li>\n<li>Heart blocks<\/li>\n<li>Ventricular<\/li>\n<li>Pacemaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Communicate obtained data<\/li>\n<li>Correlate ECG findings<\/li>\n<li>Identify types of artifact and life-threatening arrhythmias<\/li>\n<li>Identify different classes of general cardiovascular medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"Areas_of_Knowledge\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Areas of Knowledge<\/h3>\n<p>You will be expected to understand the following general areas of knowledge in relation to the above activities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart and its parts<\/li>\n<li>Blood flow<\/li>\n<li>Arteries<\/li>\n<li>Veins<\/li>\n<li>Capillaries<\/li>\n<li>Arterioles<\/li>\n<li>Venules<\/li>\n<li>Pressures<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac valve function<\/li>\n<li>Relationship of cardiac output to heart rate and stroke volume<\/li>\n<li>Control mechanisms<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac cycle<\/li>\n<li>Waveforms<\/li>\n<li>Normal values<\/li>\n<li>ECG measurement<\/li>\n<li>Einthoven\u2019s triangle and law<\/li>\n<li>ECG calibration methods<\/li>\n<li>Bipolar, unipolar, and precordial leads<\/li>\n<li>Single- and three-channel ECG<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshooting ECGs<\/li>\n<li>Standardization<\/li>\n<li>Paper speed<\/li>\n<li>Lead placement<\/li>\n<li>Electrical interference<\/li>\n<li>Somatic tremor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's CCT Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/cct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/cct\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cct.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>The CCT exam can be taken at one of over 230 Pearson Professional Centers located around the country and over 3,000 international locations.<\/p>\n<p>To register, you must first create an online CCI account. Once your account has been created, you will be able to select your exam and which <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"#qualify\">qualifying prerequisite<\/a> you fall under. You will then be asked to fill in and upload any necessary personal information and documents, such as a copy of a government-issued photo ID. Finally, you will be asked to submit the $175 exam fee.<\/p>\n<p>Once your application has been approved, you will be sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter. You will have a 90-day window once this is received to schedule and take the exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>You should arrive at the testing center no later than 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time. If you show up late, you will not be allowed to test and will forfeit your application fees.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive, you will be asked to present two forms of identification. You will need a primary one with your full name, signature, and a recognizable photo. Your secondary ID must have your name and signature.<\/p>\n<p>This is a computer-administered exam, so you will not need to bring any personal items such as pencils, paper, study materials, or even calculators with you. If you do bring such items, you will be asked to leave them in a secure locker outside the testing room before the exam begins.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"CCT_Scoring\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>CCT Scoring<\/h2>\n<p>You will receive an unofficial score report at the testing site. This will include your pass\/fail status, a total score, and a percentage of correct questions in each section.<\/p>\n<p>Scores are scaled from 0 to 900, and a total scaled score of 650 is needed to pass. The number of correct answers required to achieve the passing score was determined by a standard-setting study run by CCI panelists and experts.<\/p>\n<p>If you passed the exam, you will receive an official results letter and wallet card about three weeks after completing the exam.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h3>\n<p>If you did not pass the exam and wish to retake it, you must wait 45 days before submitting a new application.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's CCT Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/cct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/cct\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cctflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Study_Tips\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Study Tips<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_Study_Effectively\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study Effectively<\/h3>\n<p>Your success on CCT test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It\u2019s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking CCT practice tests to evaluate your progress. Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take a free CCT exam practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The questions you got wrong<\/li>\n<li>The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right<\/li>\n<li>The ones you found difficult or slow to work through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will show you exactly what your weak areas are and where you need to devote more study time. Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn\u2019t understand the material? Was it because you didn\u2019t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence? Dig into those questions and figure out how you can strengthen your weak areas as you go back to review the material.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Answer_Explanations\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Answer Explanations<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, many CCT practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question\u2019s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you\u2019re positive you have a thorough understanding.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Comprehend_Each_Topic\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Comprehend Each Topic<\/h3>\n<p>As you go along, keep in mind that the CCT practice test is just that: practice. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same exact questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won\u2019t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you\u2019ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Strategy_for_CCT_Practice\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Strategy for CCT Practice<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Remove Limitations.<\/strong> Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and CCT study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Time Yourself.<\/strong> Take the second practice test \u201copen book\u201d as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Simulate Test Day.<\/strong> Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Practicing.<\/strong> Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it\u2019s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on recalling the material you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the CCT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 130 questions on the exam, 20 of which are unscored.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What types of questions are on the CCT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Exams administered by CCI contain some mix of these question types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multiple-choice:<\/strong> You must select one correct answer from a list of four given answer choices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple-response:<\/strong> You must select 2-3 correct answers from a list of six given answer choices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hot Spot:<\/strong> You must click on a single specific region of a given image.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drag-and-place:<\/strong> You must drag a group of tokens into specific areas on a given image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the CCT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this exam is 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the CCT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of 650.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the CCT exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee for this exam is $175.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Kate Nockunas.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tinywow_tinywow_Kate-Nockunas-Cropped-min_24640345_24640389.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free CCT practice test! 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