Description
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EKG Technician Certificate Course (NHA CET)
With the Certified EKG Technician (CET), you’ll gain the credentials needed by most healthcare employers to perform critical cardiac testing, such as EKGs, Holter monitoring, and stress testing.
These procedures are commonly used during physical exams, surgical preparation, or when heart problems are suspected. As cardiovascular disease rises with the aging population, the demand for trained EKG technicians continues to grow.
By administering EKGs — testing the heart’s electrical activity through electrode patches on the body — you’ll make a real difference in helping patients detect and manage heart conditions.
What You’ll Do as an EKG Tech
- Set up and administer EKGs and stress tests
- Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring
- Edit and deliver test results to physicians
- Schedule appointments and transcribe physician reports
Course Requirements
- Must be 16 years or older
- State-issued ID card (any state), Passport, Green Card, or Driver’s License
- High School Diploma, GED, or expected graduation within 12 months
- No immunizations or vaccinations required
- Scrubs (navy) and closed-toe/heel shoes required for skill practice
- AHA BLS (CPR) Certificate required before taking the certification exam
Course Format
Duration: 6 weeks
Clinical Practice: 1 day in-person (with 10 hands-on EKG sessions)