EKG Technician Certification Program

This comprehensive 50 hour course prepares students to function as EKG Technicians. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and stress testing.

Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices.

NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) EKG Technician (CET) Exam. (Exam fee not included in course fee.)

NHA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) national examination. (Exam fee not included in course fee.)

Texbooks inlcuded in coure fee.

Early Bird (special discount) registration fee ends 1/31

This course will be held on UTEPs campus. COVID19 precautions will be followed based upon university directives given closer to the start date of class. An email with course information will be sent to students approximately 1-3 days prior to the start date of class.

Free Info Seminar: If attended the seminar and name is confirmed on Free Info Seminar roster, you are eligible to receive the $50 discount that applies ONLY to the Registration Fee and not the Early Bird Fee, as discounts cannot be combined. To apply discount call 915-747-5142.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL: Refunds will be issued, minus a 15% cancellation fee per course, cost of materials, and/or lab fees, if a written request is faxed, emailed, or mailed and received three or more business days prior to the first day of a scheduled course. Refund requests must include your name, daytime telephone number, and the course number or name. This policy applies to all registrations, regardless of the payment method. Phone requests will not be accepted for a refund. There are no refunds for online courses.

NOTE: Please allow 2 -3 weeks for processing of refunds. No refunds will be given on or after the first class meeting. Cancellations 1-3 days before first class meeting incur a 50% cancellation fee. A $25 fee will be charged for returned or canceled checks. Send your request via: E–mail: ppp@utep.edu Fax: 915-747–5538 Mail: UTEP Professional and Public Programs 101 West Robinson Avenue Memorial Gym, Suite 111 El Paso, TX 79968–0602