About
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center’s Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included) program in Yonkers, New York, trains students to work as EKG technicians and prepares them for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. The online, asynchronous course is self-paced, open enrollment, and provides 12 months for completion. Instruction covers cardiac anatomy and physiology, infection control, EKG equipment, vital signs, patient preparation, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Enrollment requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or previous healthcare experience. The NHA certification exam also requires a high school diploma or equivalent and successful course completion, with 10 successfully performed EKGs on live individuals required for full certification.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam
Organization
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center
SUNY Westchester Community College
Located in Valhalla, NY, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public higher education institution established in 1946, offering over 65 degree and certificate programs with clear transfer pathways. The college emphasizes affordability with the lowest tuition in Westchester and supports student success through free tutoring and advising services. It is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community.
Highlights:
- Ranked 21st nationally among 2-year colleges for student upward mobility
- Largest educational institution in Westchester County
- Has the largest Continuing Education Division in the entire SUNY system