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CERTIFIED EKG TECHNICIAN

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With the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification, you’ll gain the credentials that nearly all healthcare employers require to perform critical tasks like administering EKGs, Holter monitoring, and stress testing. These tests are performed during physical exams, when cardiovascular issues are suspected, or in preparation for surgery. The demand for qualified EKG technicians is rising, especially with the aging population in America and the increasing prevalence of heart-related conditions.

TUITION: $820

The tuition fee includes all required costs, including a $150 registration fee, online course tuition, clinical training fees, and necessary class materials. Students must purchase navy-colored scrubs separately for clinical training. The BLS certification is not included and must be obtained separately

The total tuition for the EKG Technician program is $820, which includes a $150 registration fee, $450 course fee, $100 lab fee, $50 for liability insurance, and $70 for the textbook.


PROGRAM DURATION:
6 weeks (120 hours total: 110 hours online course, 10 hours clinical practice)

Program Overview

The CET program provides students with essential knowledge and hands-on skills for performing EKGs in clinical settings. Most of the course is completed online, with just one in-person lab session required.

Online Learning

  • Self-paced and 100% online.
  • Students may register and begin coursework at any time.

In-Person Skills Lab

  • One-day clinical practice required for 10 EKG practices on a person.
  • Choose any 2nd or 4th Wednesday or Thursday.
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Admission Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • State-issued ID, passport, green card, or driver’s license.
  • Social Security card.
  • High school diploma or GED (or graduating within 12 months).
  • No immunizations required.
  • Navy scrubs required for lab attendance.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

  • Set up and administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests
  • Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring
  • Edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis
  • Schedule appointments
  • Transcribe physicians’ interpretations
  • Therapeutic communication

WHERE EKG TECHNICIANS WORK?

EKG Technicians perform heart monitoring tests in various healthcare settings.

  • Hospitals: Cardiology departments, Emergency departments, Intensive care units (ICUs), General medical wards
  • Outpatient Clinics and Ambulatory Care Centers
  • Cardiology Clinics
  • Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Rehabilitation Centers: Monitoring patients during physical rehabilitation
  • Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Mobile Diagnostic Units: Providing EKG services at patient homes or remote locations
  • Sports Medicine Facilities: Conducting cardiac testing for athletes
  • Research Facilities
  • Occupational Health Clinics: Conducting cardiac assessments for workplace health programs


KEY FACTS

  • The NHA CET certification is nationally recognized in the U.S.
  • No immigration status required to enroll or get certified.
  • Six practice exams included.
  • Three exam attempts before retaking the course and waiting one year to retry.

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