Become a Certified EKG Technician in Orlando in Just 4 Weeks
86% of our students across all our programs pass their national certification exam on the first attempt, above the national average.
Start a real healthcare career in 4 weeks. You train hands-on on real EKG machines and complete the live EKGs the NHA CET exam requires right here in class, even with zero experience. No long degree, no long wait.
On your call, you get:
EKG Technician Program at a Glance
Everything you need to know up front: cost, duration, what is included, when the next classes start, and where we are located.
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What Happens on Your Call
It starts with one free 30-minute call with an academic advisor: a conversation about your career and whether this program is the right next step for you. Here is exactly how it goes.
1. Book a Time That Fits
Picking your time takes 30 seconds, and you can reschedule anytime. Before work, on a lunch break, or after drop-off. Whatever works for your day.
2. Talk With Your Advisor
Your advisor gets to know you and your career goals, then gives you guidance on your next step: whether the EKG program, or another of our programs, fits where you want to go, plus your schedule option, your exact total cost and payment options, and your start date.
3. Decide With Everything in Front of You
If the program is a fit, your advisor completes your enrollment and reserves your seat on the same call. If it is not, you leave with a career action plan anyway.
You get real answers either way. No pressure, no obligation.
Real Success Stories from FHCA's EKG Technician Graduates
Most of our graduates started exactly where you are: no healthcare experience, working another job, wondering if they could do it. Real hands-on training, caring certified instructors, and graduates who leave confident and certified.
Become a Certified EKG Technician in 4 Weeks
Our accelerated timeline takes you from classroom to clinic fast. You will master 3, 5, and 12-lead EKGs, heart rhythms, Holter monitoring, and patient prep, performing live EKGs on real equipment in structured, hands-on lab sessions, all inside one hybrid program. Wondering if it is worth it? See why being an EKG technician is a good career.
How the Hybrid Program Works
Our EKG Technician program is hybrid: online flexibility plus hands-on, in-person labs. A typical week blends about 2 days of live Zoom classes, 2 days of in-person training in Orlando, and 1 self-paced day. Prefer weekends? The 9-week Saturday track runs live on Zoom with on-campus training every third Saturday.
Live Online (Zoom)
Join certified instructors in real time from home for lectures and guided learning, typically a couple of days each week, always at your same class schedule time.
Hands-On In Person
Practice the skills employers test for: lead placement, 12-lead EKGs, and patient prep. You complete the live EKGs the NHA CET exam requires in person, on real equipment, with an instructor beside you.
Self-Paced Online
Work through online coursework on your own schedule, generally about one day a week, so the program fits around your life.
Schedules stay flexible and may change. The day-split above is typical, not guaranteed.
What You'll Learn as an EKG Technician
You'll gain the exact skills employers test for: lead placement, running and reading EKG strips, recognizing arrhythmias, and calm, confident patient care. Built around real-world scenarios, the curriculum mirrors what EKG technicians, monitor technicians, and telemetry technicians do every day in hospitals, cardiology offices, and diagnostic centers.
Patient Prep & Care
Put patients at ease, explain the procedure, and position leads correctly for a clean, accurate reading.
EKGs & Heart Rhythms
Perform 3, 5, and 12-lead EKGs, determine heart rate and rhythm, and recognize arrhythmias of sinus, atrial, and ventricular origin.
Monitoring & Equipment
Work with Holter monitors, pacemaker therapy, and continuous cardiac monitoring, and keep EKG equipment calibrated and ready.
Class Schedules
You pick ONE schedule, and that is your only class time. Both the live Zoom sessions and the in-person training happen inside that same time block, so the rest of your day stays free for work, family, and everything else. Availability varies by track.
Why Choose Our EKG Technician Program?
All of Our Certifications Include
Fast-paced Classes
Streamlined programs that will get you into the field in just a few weeks without wasting time with irrelevant classes.
Career Support
A dedicated student success team helps with resume building, cover letters, and interview prep, plus a community job board updated at least twice a week with new openings in the area.
Hands-on Training
Thoroughly prepared after graduation thanks to our engaging teaching environment that offers hands-on training.
Certified Instructors
All our instructors are certified healthcare professionals, each bringing years of experience.
Practice Exams
Use our classrooms to study during business hours and take a variety of practice exams before your certification exam.
In-house Certification
Partnered with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) so you can sit for your CET certification exam right here at our facility.
Everything You'll Learn
Classroom Instruction + Hands-on Training
Two progressive modules, 110 clock hours, combining classroom instruction with hands-on lab training on real EKG machines, including the live EKGs the NHA exam requires. You finish fully prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam, confident reading rhythms and running 12-lead EKGs.
| MODULE | COURSE TITLE | CLOCK HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Module I | The Heart, Its Electrophysiology and Electrocardiograph | 10 |
| Module I | Legal & Ethical Responsibilities of an EKG Aid | 10 |
| Module I | Safety, Security, Emergencies, Infection Control | 5 |
| Module I | Clinical Lab | 20 |
| Module II | Fundamental Techniques of Determining Heart Rate & Rhythm & Performing an ECG | 10 |
| Module II | Arrhythmias of Sinus and Atrial Origin | 10 |
| Module II | Arrhythmias and Cardiac Disease Affecting the Ventricles | 10 |
| Module II | Pacemaker Therapy and Continuous Cardiac Monitoring | 10 |
| Module II | Clinical Skills Practice | 25 |
| TOTAL | 110 |
As part of the program, students complete all clinical requirements necessary to be able to sit for the national certification exam.
EKG Technician Program Cost: One Price, No Hidden Fees
Our EKG Technician program tuition is $1,100. It covers your training, materials, and supplies, and the only separate cost is the $134 NHA CET exam fee. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. Curious about the return? See how much an EKG tech makes in Florida.
Everything Your Tuition Covers
$1,100
One price. No hidden fees.
Financing available
On your call, an academic advisor maps the payment path that fits your budget and answers every cost question before you commit a dollar.
4 weeks, not years
A college program costs far more and takes years. Here, you are certified and ready to work in about 4 weeks.
The only cost outside tuition is the NHA CET certification exam fee ($134), and you take the exam on-site at our Orlando facility.
Requirements to Enroll in Our EKG Technician Program
Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Prerequisites: Valid Photo ID and Social Security number.
National CET Certification, Recognized Nationwide
After graduation, you sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam right here at our approved Orlando facility. The NHA CET is a nationally recognized credential accepted by employers for entry-level EKG, monitor, and telemetry roles. The exam fee ($134) is the only cost outside tuition, and we prepare you with practice exams so you walk in ready. Nervous about the test? Read how hard the EKG certification test really is blog article.
Florida Health Care Academy is approved by CIE license #5971, the Florida Commission for Independent Education.
Your Dream Job Is Just Around the Corner
No experience yet? That is exactly who this program is for. In about 4 weeks you graduate with real hands-on EKG experience, the kind Orlando employers like AdventHealth, Orlando Health, and HCA Florida expect, and a dedicated student success team backs you with career support.
Companies Hiring Our Graduates
Our graduates are actively working with these and many other companies.
One Certification, Five Doors
Your CET training qualifies you for EKG technician, monitor technician, telemetry technician, cardiographic technician, and non-invasive cardiac tech roles. We help you find the door that fits.
Real EKG Experience
You graduate having performed live EKGs on real equipment during your in-person labs, the hands-on experience employers ask about.
Community Job Board
A community job board in your student portal, dedicated to openings and updated at least twice a week with new opportunities in the area.
Student Success Team
A dedicated team helps with resume building and review, cover letters, and interview prep so you are ready to apply with confidence.
Here Are Orlando's Top EKG Technician Programs
See how FHCA compares on cost, hours, duration, and what is included with your certification exam.
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| Cost | $1,100 | $2,000 | $2,195 |
| Format | Hybrid + In-Person Labs | 100% Online | 100% Online |
| Duration | 4–9 weeks | 12 weeks | Self-paced |
| Hours | 110 | N/D | 170 |
| Live EKG Practice | In Class | Self-Arranged | Self-Arranged |
| Certification Exam | Bought Separately | Included | Included |
| Certifying Agency | NHA | NHA | NHA |
Disclaimer: All competitor data shown is based on information from their websites as of 2026.
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Is It Still Possible for Someone Like You?
Have you ever thought: "I'm too old for this." "I was never good at school." "What if I can't keep up?"
Most of our students thought something like that before they started. They were working retail, restaurants, and warehouses. Many were parents. Almost none had healthcare experience.
Then they took the step you are considering right now and enrolled. They kept their jobs while they trained on morning, evening, or Saturday schedules, practiced on real EKG machines with an instructor beside them, and across our programs, 86% of students pass their national certification exam on the first attempt.
Others were younger, still in college or on their way to nursing school, and wanted a better-paying job that also built their resume. Getting certified in a few weeks let them work a higher-paying healthcare job instead of an entry-level one, and gain real patient experience while they kept studying.
You are not starting over. You are building on the caring you already do for the people around you. In 4 weeks, that becomes a certification, scrubs, and a paycheck you can count on.
We can't wait to welcome you to our academy.
The FHCA Team
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your New Career Begins Here
Start with one free 30-minute call. An academic advisor maps your schedule, your exact cost and payment options, and your start date, and answers everything before you commit a dollar. You can also visit our Orlando campus in person, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, depending on availability.
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
Here is how our other programs compare. Your advisor can help you choose on your call.
Medical Assistant
Program Cost: $6,700
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Payment plans are available.
Best for: the widest role, working with patients and the front office in doctors' offices. Phlebotomy and EKG skills are part of the training.
Phlebotomy
Program Cost: $1,300
Duration: 6 or 12 weeks.
Payment plans are available.
Best for: drawing blood in labs, hospitals, and blood and plasma centers.
Home Health Aide
Program Cost: $1,250
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Payment plans are available.
Best for: caring for patients in their homes.
Medical Billing and Coding
Program Cost: $2,500
Duration: 12 weeks, 100% online.
Payment plans are available.
Best for: an office role with insurance claims and medical records, 100% online.
