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EHRA Certification

The first European certification of professional excellence in the field of invasive cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac pacing and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

The goal of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) is to guarantee optimal quality in arrhythmia healthcare by assessing the competence, knowledge, skills and attitudes of professionals, allied professionals and institutions.

These programmes are designed to certify both practical experience and knowledge in cardiac devices and electrophysiology.

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Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED) for physicians

Available in English and French

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Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) for physicians

Available in English and Spanish

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Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices for Allied Professionals (CIED/AP)

Available in English and Dutch

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Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology for Allied Professionals (EP/AP)
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The success of the EHRA Certification programmes are due to the hard work and dedication of the certification committee members who are helping to make these programmes relevant tests of the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for candidates who intend to work in the cardiac pacing or in the electrophysiology fields.

 

EHRA Certification Committee Members 2024-2026

 

To find out more about the EHRA Certification programmes, please read the EHRA Certification editorial published in 2021. 

 

Updated EHRA Core Curriculum

The updated EHRA Core Curriculum provides a comprehensive guide for training in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing, reflecting current clinical standards and scientific developments in the field. The EHRA exam questions are drawn from the entire spectrum of this curriculum, so candidates are strongly encouraged to study it thoroughly. You can access the updated curriculum here: EHRA Core Curriculum.

List of certified candidates

Candidates will be granted certification in cardiac pacing or electrophysiology once they have completed their certification programme. The certification is valid for 10 years after which the candidate must apply for recertification to keep the certification valid.

EHRA is pleased to list all their certified candidates

Upcoming exams

  • Friday 18 September 2026
    18/09/2026 00:00 18/09/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris EHRA (AP/CIED) in English Online Certification Exam Allied Professionals in Cardiac Pacing and ICDs

     

    What do you want to do ?
    New mail
    European Heart Rhythm Association contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY
    European Heart Rhythm Association

    Registration will open 3 months prior to exam date.

    This exam can be started at any time between 09:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.

  • Friday 18 September 2026
    18/09/2026 00:00 18/09/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris EHRA (AP/CIED) in Dutch Online Certification Exam for Allied Professionals in Cardiac Pacing and ICD

     

    What do you want to do ?
    New mail
    What do you want to do ?
    New mail
    What do you want to do ?
    New mail
    What do you want to do ?
    New mail
    European Heart Rhythm Association contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY
    European Heart Rhythm Association

    Registration will open 3 months prior to exam date.

    This exam can be started at any time between 09:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.

  • Friday 18 September 2026
    18/09/2026 00:00 18/09/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris EHRA Online Certification Exam in English - CIED

     

    What do you want to do ?
    New mail
    European Heart Rhythm Association contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY
    European Heart Rhythm Association

    Registration will open 3 months prior to exam date.

    This exam can be started at any time between 09:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.

  • Friday 25 September 2026
    25/09/2026 00:00 25/09/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris EHRA (AP/EP) in English Online Certification Exam for Allied Professionals in Electrophysiology European Heart Rhythm Association contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY
    European Heart Rhythm Association

    Registration will open 3 months prior to exam date.

    This exam can be started at any time between 09:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.

  • Friday 25 September 2026
    25/09/2026 00:00 25/09/2026 00:00 Europe/Paris EHRA Online Certification Exam in English Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) European Heart Rhythm Association contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY
    European Heart Rhythm Association

    Registration will open 3 months prior to exam date.

    This exam can be started at any time between 09:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.

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