Certified EKG Technician (CET)-Hybrid Program 


Career Highlights

Electrocardiograph (EKG) technicians are health care employees who perform diagnostic tests that help doctors identify cardiovascular problems in patients. The tests can help discover any irregularities in the heart that may lead to a heart attack or heart disease. They work mostly in hospitals, but can also work in long-term specialty care facilities or private practices. 

Program Highlights


  • Theory is 100% Online & Self-Paced
  • 12 Weeks Standard Pacing
  • In-Person Lab
  • 40-Hour Externship
  • Certification Test Prep
  • Job Coaching
  • 1:1 Mentoring


Eligibility Requirements:


  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 18 years of age
  • Photo ID
  • Access to Internet and Digital Device
  • Negative TB Skin Test prior to lab and externship
  • No Criminal Background History

Our comprehensive and hands-on online program is designed to provide aspiring EKG Technicians with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the healthcare industry.

Students will study the basics of cardiac monitoring, gain knowledge about heart rhythms and their significance, and become Nationally Board Certified as a CET.

Our students receive high-quality training from experienced instructors in a supportive learning environment.

NHA Board Examination CET Certification Program

Students will be eligible to take the CET Board Examination upon completing Purple Owl Career Institute’s CET (Certified EKG Technician) Program.

How Does It All Work?

  1. Complete Registration
  2. Attend Orientation
  3. Complete Online Modules
  4. Complete In-Person Lab
  5. Complete 40-Hour Externship
  6. Complete National Certification Exam
  7. Start Your New Career!

Registration & Tuition

$800

Includes $100 Non-Refundable Registration Fee


Payment Options:

Option A: Pay In Full - $800

Option B: Pay $350 down to secure seat followed by 2 monthly payments of $235. (Balance due before attending in-person lab)


Getting Started:


  1. Select Payment Option. Please make sure that you meet eligibility requirements above before purchasing below.
  2. Complete Enrollment Application below.