EKG Technician

Certified EKG Technician (CET)-Hybrid Program

Career Highlights

Electrocardiograph (EKG) technicians are health care employees who perform diagnostic tests that help doctors identify cardiovascular problems in patients. The tests can help discover any irregularities in the heart that may lead to a heart attack or heart disease. They work mostly in hospitals, but can also work in long-term specialty care facilities or private practices.

Program Highlights

Theory is 100% Online & Self-Paced
10 Weeks Standard Pacing
Accelerated Path Available
12-Hour Hands-On Clinical Lab
40-Hour Externship Required
Certification Test Prep
Job Coaching
1:1 Mentoring

Prerequisites:

High School Diploma or GED
18 years of age
Photo ID
Access to Internet and Digital Device
Negative TB Skin Test prior to externship
No Criminal Background History & Negative Drug Screening (Depending on Externship)

Our comprehensive and hands-on online program is designed to provide aspiring EKG Technicians with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the healthcare industry.

Students will study the basics of cardiac monitoring, gain knowledge about heart rhythms and their significance, and become Nationally Board Certified as a CET.
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Our students receive high-quality training from experienced instructors in a supportive learning environment.

NHA Board Examination CET Certification Program

Students will be eligible to take the CET Board Examination upon completing Purple Owl Career Institute’s CET (Certified EKG Technician) Program.

How Does It All Work?