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Key Facts: NHA EKG Technician Exam
120
Total Items
NHA CET test plan
100 + 20
Scored + Pretest
NHA CET test plan
2 hours
Exam Time
NHA CET test plan
390
Scaled Passing Standard
NHA handbook scoring guidance
44%
Acquisition Domain
NHA CET blueprint
2026
Current Prep Cycle
NHA active test plan usage
NHA's current CET test plan lists a 120-item exam (100 scored + 20 pretest) with a 2-hour testing window and three weighted domains: Safety & Compliance (32%), EKG Acquisition (44%), and EKG Analysis/Interpretation (24%). NHA candidate scoring guidance uses a 200-500 scale with 390 as the passing standard for handbook-covered exams.
About the NHA EKG Technician Exam
The NHA CET exam validates entry-level EKG skills for patient preparation, lead placement, rhythm recognition, and safety/compliance workflows in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 390 (200-500)
Exam Fee
Varies by school-sponsored or individual pathway (NHA / PSI / Live Remote Proctoring)
NHA EKG Technician Exam Content Outline
Safety and Compliance
Patient ID, infection control, equipment checks, emergency escalation, and documentation boundaries
EKG Acquisition
12-lead and monitoring lead placement, waveform fundamentals, artifact prevention, and quality tracing workflow
EKG Analysis and Interpretation
Rate/rhythm method, interval recognition, common dysrhythmias, and urgent ECG change recognition
How to Pass the NHA EKG Technician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score 390 (200-500)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: Varies by school-sponsored or individual pathway
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the NHA CET exam?
NHA's published CET test plan describes 120 total items: 100 scored questions and 20 unscored pretest items.
How long is the NHA CET exam?
The CET exam is timed for 2 hours (120 minutes).
What score do I need to pass CET?
NHA uses scaled scoring for handbook-covered exams and lists 390 (on a 200-500 scale) as the passing standard.
What are the CET content domains?
NHA's CET blueprint is Safety & Compliance (32%), EKG Acquisition (44%), and EKG Analysis/Interpretation (24%). Acquisition is the largest section, so lead placement and artifact control should dominate your prep plan.
How should I prepare for CET in 2026?
Use blueprint-weighted prep: 1) master acquisition first, especially chest lead landmarks and artifact troubleshooting, 2) drill rhythm method with rate/regularity/P-wave/QRS checks, and 3) rehearse patient-ID and safety workflows so they become automatic on scenario questions.
Is CET the same as monitor tech training?
They overlap, but CET specifically tests entry-level competencies defined in NHA's test plan, including acquisition workflow, safety/compliance, and interpretation basics rather than advanced telemetry-only analysis.