Keep your NPS CET certification current for another two years. Renew online through the pathway you qualify for: continuing education, qualifying employment, or certification examination.
Complete the applicable requirements through your NPS account. If you choose the examination pathway, free optional study materials and unlimited practice exams are available to help you prepare.
Certified Electrocardiogram Technician (CET) Renewal
$225Choose Your Renewal Path:
Choose a renewal pathway you are eligible to use and complete the applicable requirements.
Hold or have previously held the corresponding NPS certification.
Your certification status determines whether you qualify for on-time renewal, late renewal, or reinstatement. Each has its own deadlines and applicable fees.
CONTINUING EDUCATION PATHWAY
Complete and document the applicable continuing education requirements for your certification.
Document CEUs
Submit Up To 365 Days After Expiration
EXAM PATHWAY
Sit for and successfully pass the applicable NPS certification exam.
Pass Exam
Submit Up To 365 Days After Expiration
EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY
Verify qualifying full-time employment directly related to your certification.
12 Total Months
30+ Hrs/Week
Submit Up To 365 Days After Expiration
NPS renewal and reinstatement apply only to NPS-issued certifications.
If you hold an accepted certification from another organization, you may qualify to obtain the corresponding NPS certification through Certification by Equivalency, without taking an additional NPS certification examination.
Eligibility depends on the accepted credential, its status, current competence, and verification requirements.
Review Certification by Equivalency RequirementsIn our CET certification renewal program, NPS offers three pathways: continuing education, examination, and qualifying employment. Choose the renewal pathway you are eligible to use and complete the applicable requirements at your own pace.
If your renewal pathway includes the certification exam, optional study materials and unlimited practice exams are included at no additional cost. The remotely proctored exam is available on demand, with three attempts to pass included in the renewal price.
All NPS initial & renewal certification exams are remote proctored. NPS Remote Proctoring allows you to take your certification exam from the comfort of your home. Our advanced system provides you with 3 certification exam attempts and on-demand testing so you can test anytime without scheduling or going to a testing center.
On-Time Renewal Discount
The standard renewal fee is $225. If your NPS certification is active and you submit payment on or before its expiration date, you may qualify for a $25 discount, reducing the fee to $200.
Contact an NPS advisor before purchasing and provide your NPS certification ID to arrange discounted payment. The discount is not available through online checkout and cannot be applied after payment.
Please review the complete renewal eligibility requirements in the NPS Candidate Handbook.
Renew your Electrocardiogram Technician Certification in 4 easy steps:
Renew your Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification online through a simple, affordable process designed for busy healthcare professionals. The online renewal experience allows you to complete each step at your own pace using a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer.
Your secure NPS account keeps your renewal information, program access, and required actions organized in one convenient location. You can return to your account at any time to review your progress, confirm your information, and continue the renewal process without losing your place.
Registration is the first step in renewing your CET certification online. Complete the registration form below to create or access your account and begin your certification renewal. To get started, register here.
*Complete renewal eligibility requirements can be found in the NPS Candidate Handbook.
Review the renewal requirements in the NPS Candidate Handbook and identify the pathway you qualify for: continuing education, qualifying employment, or the certification exam. Each pathway has its own requirements, so follow the instructions for the option you select.
If you renew by exam, your NPS account includes optional study materials and unlimited practice exams. Use them as needed while you prepare and return to them at any time during your renewal period.
*For the exam pathway, study materials and practice exams are optional. They are not required before the renewal exam and do not guarantee a passing score.
Complete the requirements for the CET renewal pathway you are eligible to use. If your pathway includes the certification exam, the exam is remotely proctored and available on demand through your NPS account, with three attempts to pass included in the renewal price. Exam results will be available in your NPS account after completion.
Your renewed CET certification will be available in your NPS account after you successfully complete the requirements for your renewal pathway. Your digital certification can be printed from your account, and your certification status can be verified through NPS Verify.
Renew your CET certification online at your own pace using the renewal pathway you are eligible to use.
When you successfully complete your certification renewal through one of the three available renewal pathways, your renewed NPS national certification becomes immediately verifiable through NPS Verify. Your digital certification and digital badge are available in your account, and the badge includes a QR code that allows employers, schools, and other organizations to quickly verify your certification status and credential details.
Complete your CET renewal online through the pathway you are eligible to use. If your pathway includes the certification exam, optional preparation resources, three exam attempts, and on-demand remote-proctored testing are available through your NPS account.
Your NPS account keeps your renewal information, available options, and required actions in one place so you can complete your renewal with a clear path from registration through certification.
We expect NPS-certified members to present themselves professionally. National Performance Specialists is a subdivision of the National Association for Psychometric Competency Testing (NAPCT). We reserve the right to revoke certifications at any time if an NPS-certified member does not conduct themselves as a moral and professional member of the allied health community.
Continuing education, examination, or qualifying employment.
Free exam-preparation materials included.
Practice as often as needed before testing.
Three exam attempts included for exam-pathway renewals.
Available in your NPS account after renewal.
Verify your renewed certification through NPS Verify.
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All six NPS certification programs are listed in CareerOneStop’s Certification Finder. CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and is a proud partner of the American Job Center network. This listing allows employers, workforce development boards, educators, and job seekers to independently review National Performance Specialists as a credential issuer, along with key information about each certification, making it easier for organizations to evaluate and accept NPS-certified candidates.
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National Performance Specialists partners with the American Red Cross to provide job placement assistance to NPS-certified members and to help the American Red Cross recruit qualified allied health candidates across the United States. Through this partnership, NPS-certified professionals gain access to meaningful career opportunities, while the American Red Cross connects with credentialed candidates prepared to support its mission of serving communities, patients, and blood donors nationwide with skill, care, and professionalism.
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National Performance Specialists is a member of the Health Professions Network (HPN), a national community connecting allied health professional associations, educators, and credentialing organizations. This membership supports NPS’s engagement with the broader allied health community and its commitment to advancing workforce development, professional certification, and career opportunities. Through HPN, NPS collaborates with peers across the allied health field to share knowledge, strengthen workforce quality, and support the professionals who serve patients every day.
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