2.5 Million
10 year Job Growth
$33,000
Avg. Starting Salary1
Issuing Authority
Issuing Authority National Healthcareer Association
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the nation’s largest allied health certification providers. Since 1989, the NHA has helped thousands of schools across the nation produce better professionals and better program outcomes. Individuals who pass their certification exam will be recognized as Nationally Certified Healthcare professionals and will earn credentials to use with their name, a certification ID card and a certificate. To be eligible to earn an NHA certification, a candidate must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and be at least 18 years of age.
CET Certification Detail
Selecting the Right Training Option Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CET Certification Skills Gained
Explain procedures to patients, monitoring blood pressure and positioning patients- Understand the responsibilities of patient care and monitoring, safety and compliance
- Use of appropriate electrocardiography equipment and supplies
- Understand diagnostic cardiac testing to include electrocardiograms, Holter monitors and stress tests
- Recognize cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias and artifacts with appropriate responses and reporting to physicians
- Assist cardiologists with stress testing
- Patient preparation for Holter or ambulatory monitoring and stress tests
CET Career PathwaysAttainable Jobs
highest Paying
Holter Monitor Technician
Responsible for equipping patients with Holter monitors, checking patients' monitors, take notes on their status, and alert abnormalities to physicians.
$30000
-
$66000
Estimated Salary1
highest Paying
EKG Technician
EKG Technicians perform electrocardiograms and consult with physicians about the results of diagnostic tests. They also assist with routine physical exams and screening procedures.
$29,000
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$39,000
Estimated Salary1
highest Paying
Cardiac Technician
Preforms several tests with imaging technology to produce cardiac diagnostic results and work with physicians to examine, make, or rule out diagnoses.
$29,000
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$61,000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.