The short answer: Faster than you probably think. The more useful answer: It depends on a few factors worth understanding before you enroll anywhere.
If you've been researching healthcare careers that don't require a four-year degree, electrocardiogram (EKG) technician keeps showing up for good reason. It's one of the more accessible entry points into clinical work and the timeline to get certified in Florida is genuinely short compared to most allied health paths. But "short" still has a range, and knowing what sits on either end of that range helps you make an informed decision about where to spend your time and money.