Certified EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
EKG technicians play a critical role in modern healthcare. This comprehensive online course, including Medical Terminology, is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the growing healthcare industry. Through flexible, self-paced learning, you will gain the skills and understanding to apply, monitor, and interpret electrocardiography tests with confidence. Upon completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Your enrollment includes a prepaid voucher for the certification exam, giving you a clear path to credentialing.
This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
50 Weeks ( 170.00 Hours / 15.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,195.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,795.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students are required to complete an IVCC Continuing Education Registration Form and submit it to the Continuing Education Center. For assistance, call 815-224-0427 or visit www.ivcc.edu/enroll.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Certified EKG Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
EKG technicians play a critical role in modern healthcare. This comprehensive online course, including Medical Terminology, is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the growing healthcare industry. Through flexible, self-paced learning, you will gain the skills and understanding to apply, monitor, and interpret electrocardiography tests with confidence. Upon completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Your enrollment includes a prepaid voucher for the certification exam, giving you a clear path to credentialing.
This EKG technician certification course also includes an opportunity to apply to participate in a clinical experience.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0902 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
50 Weeks ( 170.00 Hours / 15.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,195.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,795.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students are required to complete an IVCC Continuing Education Registration Form and submit it to the Continuing Education Center. For assistance, call 815-224-0427 or visit www.ivcc.edu/enroll.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction