Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/8/2026
Program Description
The 60-hour EKG Technician training prepares participants for the industry-recognized National Healthcareer Association Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification. Through live discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient care, electrocardiography procedures, rhythm interpretation, and stress testing. Participants will also develop the skills needed to perform EKGs, monitor cardiac activity, and prepare for the NHA CET certification exam. https://elgin.edu/academics/continuing-education/career-training/health-care-certifications/
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0799 Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healhcareers Association
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: ASPT
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
10 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,674.00 |
| Books | $700.00 |
| Tests | $70.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $51.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,495.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book prices are subject to change. Please check with the bookstore.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/8/2026
Program Description
The 60-hour EKG Technician training prepares participants for the industry-recognized National Healthcareer Association Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification. Through live discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient care, electrocardiography procedures, rhythm interpretation, and stress testing. Participants will also develop the skills needed to perform EKGs, monitor cardiac activity, and prepare for the NHA CET certification exam. https://elgin.edu/academics/continuing-education/career-training/health-care-certifications/
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0799 Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healhcareers Association
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: ASPT
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
10 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,674.00 |
| Books | $700.00 |
| Tests | $70.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $51.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,495.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book prices are subject to change. Please check with the bookstore.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction