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CARDIOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Introduction to performing EKG’s, CPAP monitoring, Holter Event, and blood pressure monitor hookups.
  • Focus on a wide range of Cardiology terminology, along with a basic understanding of cardiac rhythms and abnormalities
  • Perform diagnostic procedures at the request of the physician to evaluate, diagnose, and to provide information to patients


PREREQUISITES

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Recommended that students be familiar with anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and a pharmacology course in cardiac drugs


PROGRAM HOURS

  • 120 contact hours (75 hours didactic; 45 hours externship)



INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

  • Certified Cardiographic technicians with
    • 3 years of experience
    • Currently working in the field



CERTIFICATION

  • Prepares for the CCT or Certified Cardiographic Technician exam issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International
  • Visit: www.cci-online.org

 

PROGRAMS

• AESTHETIC LASER TECHNICIAN
• CARDIOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
• CONTEMPORARY COMPOUNDING
• DENTAL ASSISTANT
• ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
• HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
• MEDICAL CODING & BILLING
• OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT
• PHARMACOLOGY
• PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
• PHLEBOTOMY
• STERILE COMPOUNDING
• VETERINARY ASSISTANT

WHAT IS A CARDIOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

  • Allied health support personnel who can work in a variety of settings
  • Must be a knowledgeable and well trained healthcare professional
  • Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) ailments
  • Operate machines that record the electrical changes that occur during and between beats


EMPLOYERS

  • Hospital
  • Cardiology departments
  • Surgeon offices
  • Doctor offices
  • Universities
  • Colleges

    • SALARY

  • $21,700-$59,000/year*
    * depends on hours, location and experience