Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Program Description
The 60-hour EKG Technician program uses theory and hands-on activities to prepare participants for entry-level employment in the healthcare field and national certification. Participants will learn: Anatomy and physiology; Infection control practices; HIPAA regulations and ethical standards; Basic principles of performing, recording, and interpreting electrocardiograms in the medical office or acute care clinical setting; Best practices for preparing patients for Holter and ambulatory monitoring.
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
8 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,948.00 |
| Tests | $90.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,038.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Questions call 847-214-7393
Register In Person
Come to the Registration & Records Office
Mon. - Thur., 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed Fridays June - Aug.
By Phone - Noncredit Registration Only
Call 847-622-3036. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Have your credit card ready for payment.
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: 6/25/2024
Program Description
The 60-hour EKG Technician program uses theory and hands-on activities to prepare participants for entry-level employment in the healthcare field and national certification. Participants will learn: Anatomy and physiology; Infection control practices; HIPAA regulations and ethical standards; Basic principles of performing, recording, and interpreting electrocardiograms in the medical office or acute care clinical setting; Best practices for preparing patients for Holter and ambulatory monitoring.
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
8 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,948.00 |
| Tests | $90.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,038.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Questions call 847-214-7393
Register In Person
Come to the Registration & Records Office
Mon. - Thur., 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed Fridays June - Aug.
By Phone - Noncredit Registration Only
Call 847-622-3036. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Have your credit card ready for payment.
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