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Certified EKG Technician (CET)

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Certification

By administering EKGs — testing the electronic activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body — you'll be making a life-changing difference, helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Not specified

Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • Hands-onPerform electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures following clinical protocols with guidance in healthcare settings.
    Developing
Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • 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
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

By administering EKGs — testing the electronic activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body — you'll be making a life-changing difference, helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency; or are scheduled to earn a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency in the next 12 months Completed an EKG technician training or education program within the last 5 years Provide evidence that you have successfully performed a minimum of ten (10) EKGs on live individuals.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

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