Certified EKG Technician (CET) Training
Stone Academy · 2909 Race Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111
What an EKG technician actually does all day
Place twelve leads correctly on a patient who is nervous, run a clean strip, recognize the rhythm that needs a nurse right now, and send the result to the chart. Hospitals, cardiac clinics, surgical centers and physicians' offices hire for exactly that, and the NHA Certified EKG Technician exam tests for it.
Stone Academy's program is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission for 110 hours, most of them in the lab with 12-lead and handheld EKG machines, Holter monitors and stress-test procedures.
From first visit to certification
- 01Tour and interview
Visit the Race Street campus, meet admissions and bring your ID, Social Security card and proof of schooling (or take the short reading test).
- 02Enroll and pay
Sign the enrollment agreement and pay the registration fee. Tuition can be paid in full or on a payment plan.
- 03Learn the heart, then read it
Cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology first, then lead placement, then 52 hours of rhythm strips, monitors and emergency measures.
- 04Sit for the NHA CET exam
Book the exam when you are ready; enrolled students may practice in our lab first.
The seven subjects, in order
Shayanna Tribble
Administrator and instructor: AS, AAS, CPT, CNA, CET
Shayanna Tribble is the co-founder and administrator of Stone Academy and a certified phlebotomy technician, EKG technician and nurse aide. She teaches the phlebotomy and EKG programs and runs the school's admissions and day-to-day operations alongside her mother, the school's founder.
Her background joins science and business administration, which shows in how she teaches: clear steps, strict lab safety, and a close eye on what the NHA exam actually asks.
Your record for employers and the NHA
Good to know
How much does it cost in total?
$1,700 in total: $1,450 tuition, $50 registration and $200 for books and supplies. Not included: the NHA CET exam ($134), paid to the NHA.
Can I get help paying?
Yes. Moving Stones, our nonprofit partner, helps qualified students pay for training; check if you qualify on their site before you enroll. The school also offers payment plans.
What do I need to enroll?
A tour and interview with admissions, a current photo ID and your signed Social Security card (or ITIN), and proof of a high school diploma, GED, college transcript or 8th grade. If you cannot show proof of schooling, you take a short reading test (CASAS or TABE) instead. You must be 17 by graduation day; under 18 needs a parent's written permission.
Do I need to be a nurse aide first?
No. EKG is a stand-alone program. Many students pair it with phlebotomy, or take all three together in the Patient Care Technician program.
What equipment will I train on?
12-lead and handheld EKG machines, ECG paper, monitors and the stress-test and Holter procedures, all in the Race Street lab.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, the school offers payment plans; ask admissions for the schedule. A plan must be paid in full before you receive your certificate and sit for the certification exam. A $50 administration fee is kept if you cancel after enrolling.
Does the school help with jobs?
Job placement help is free for every graduate with a Certificate of Completion: employer job fairs, posted openings and referrals through our partner employers. Like every school, we cannot guarantee a job.
Classes start every month
EKG Technician Training
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68 learners
Enrolled -
4 hours
Video duration -
27 hours
Course duration -
4 Ebooks
Free of charge
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What's included in this online course?
A step-by-step guide
Study at your own pace
Unique learning experience
Alex Collins
- 2909 Race Street
Fort Worth, TX 76111 - (817) 953-2431
- sa@stoneacademyplus.com
