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How to become an EKG Technician
Runs and reads the heart-monitoring tests that flag cardiac problems for a physician. From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.
- Time to get there
- 3–6 months
- Typical pay
- $38k–$48k
- Starting from
- No experience
Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.
Commonly asked for
- No degree commonly required — a short certificate program is typical
- No prior healthcare experience required to start
- CET certification commonly expected by hospital employers
The route
Learn to run and read a 12-lead
Placement, artefact, and recognising the rhythms that need escalating now.
Course that covers thisCertified EKG Technician (CET) Practice TestsUdemy · around $24.99Practise on real patients
Clinical hours through your program or a hospital tech role.
Certify
NHA's CET is the common one; some employers accept ASPT.
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Destination
EKG Technician
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