Your path to EKG certification
Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Earning your CET credentials will help you:
Fulfill employer requirements
87% of employers require or encourage certification for EKG technicians.
Access better career opportunities
The average EKG technician runs 13 tests a day.
Maximize earning potential
An EKG technician’s salary ranges from $29,340–$93,100, according to the BLS in 2019.
Enhance knowledge and skills
Professionalism and dependability are the most important soft skills employers are looking for, when hiring an EKG technician.
Certified EKG technicians make a difference every day
By administering EKGs — testing the electronic activity of the heart through small electrode patches attached to the body — you’ll be making a life-changing difference, helping people of all ages prevent and treat heart disease. As an EKG tech, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
- Set up and administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests
- Prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring
- Edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis
- Schedule appointments
- Transcribe physicians’ interpretations
91% of employers require or encourage certification for EKG technicians. (Source: 2025 Industry Outlook)
Fast-track your career journey
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4 steps to a EKG Technician Certification
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1 Apply for course enrollment
Complete an enrollment application online, anytime and allow 3 to 5 business days to receive an enrollment status letter from admissions.
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2 Get prepared for exam in 6 months or less
Once you've received your training login credentials, you have access to prepare for your certification exam 24/7,anytime and from any device.
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3 Take the exam
After successfully reaching a training progress milestone, we'll measure your comprehension and strengthen your knowledge with scheduling a certification examination.
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4 Get your results and prepare for a new career
Upon completing your certification exam, you'll receive your examination scores. After successfully passing your examination, your new journey begins as an in-demand certified professional!