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Become a Certified EKG Technician

EKG Technician Program

Our EKG technician program gets you into a clinical career in as little as 4 weeks, with 80 hours of hands-on training, 50+ live patient EKGs, and preparation for the NHA CET exam.

EKG Technician student placing electrodes on a patient
4weeks, start to finish
80total training hours
50+documented live EKGs
CETNHA certification prep

Why Choose Our EKG Technician Program?

It’s the fastest way into a clinical role. You finish in four weeks with the documented live EKG hours national certification requires.

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Accelerated 4-Week Program

80 total hours. Be ready to work in about a month.

02

Hybrid + Flexible Learning

Online coursework plus on-campus skills labs, built around a working schedule.

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50+ Live Patient EKGs

A supervised clinical practicum with every EKG documented toward certification.

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Hands-On Skills Lab

30 hours on real EKG machines: lead placement, 12-lead acquisition, and troubleshooting.

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National Certification Prep

Graduate ready for the NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam.

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Career Support From Day One

Resume help, interview prep, and job placement assistance included.

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Program Overview

The EKG Technician Program is an 80-hour, 4-week certificate program that prepares you for entry-level work and the NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. It combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab practice, and supervised live-patient clinical work.

Didactic · 30
Skills Lab · 30
Clinical · 20
Hours by component: lecture and case studies, hands-on technique, and supervised live patients.
Format: Hybrid (online + on-campus)
Length: 4 weeks · 80 hours
Includes: Skills lab + clinical practicum
Outcome: Career-ready EKG Technician

What You’ll Learn

Four focused weeks, each about 20 hours, taking you from cardiac basics to live patients.

Week 1 · 20 hrs

Cardiac Foundations & EKG Basics

  • Heart anatomy & physiology
  • Conduction system & electrical activity
  • P, QRS & T waveforms
  • Lead wires & electrode placement
  • Cardiology terminology
Week 2 · 20 hrs

Patient Care & 12-Lead Acquisition

  • Patient communication & professionalism
  • Infection control, safety & HIPAA
  • Artifact recognition & troubleshooting
  • Standard 12-lead, right-sided & posterior leads
Week 3 · 20 hrs

Rhythm Interpretation & Monitoring

  • Sinus, atrial & ventricular rhythms
  • Heart blocks & recognizing emergencies
  • Holter & ambulatory monitoring
  • Stress test basics
Week 4 · 20 hrs

Clinical Practicum & CET Prep

  • Supervised live-patient EKGs
  • 50+ documented EKGs
  • NHA CET mock exam
  • Resume & interview prep

Admission Requirements

No prior healthcare experience needed. There are no waitlists: once you qualify, you start with the next cohort.

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High school diploma or GED
Valid government-issued photo ID
Completed enrollment application
Background check for clinical placement
Immunizations: Hep B, TB test, Varicella
Scrubs for lab and clinical days

Career Support

Resume help, interview practice, and introductions to employers hiring across the Valley, during the program and after you graduate.

Flexible Start Dates

Cohorts start throughout the year, and the hybrid format lets you keep working while you train.

Where EKG Techs Work

Hospitals, cardiology practices, urgent care, and outpatient diagnostic centers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the EKG program?+

Four weeks and 80 total hours: 30 hours of instruction, 30 of skills lab, and 20 of supervised clinical practicum.

Do I need healthcare experience?+

No. You need a high school diploma or GED and the admission items listed above.

What certification will I be prepared for?+

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam. You graduate with the documented live EKGs it requires.

Is financing available?+

Yes. An enrollment advisor will go over tuition, payment plans, and the financing options you qualify for.

Can I add another credential later?+

Yes. Many students add Phlebotomy, or move on to Medical Assistant or Echocardiography.

Ready to Start Your EKG Career?

Four weeks from now, you could be working in a clinic.

Speak With an Enrollment Specialist Today