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PURPOSE: This
program is designed to prepare the student for employment as electrocardiograph aide, electrocardiograph technician, EKG Technician or cardiovascular technologist or technician. PROGRAM DELIVERY: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of theory, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The following are the course offerings: • Health Careers Core • Electrocardiograph Aide • Electrocardiograph Technology ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS: • Basic Skills Test (TABE) • Background screening (own expense) • Complete program paperwork • Complete Physical Assessment Prior to entry LENGTH OF PROGRAM: Health Careers Core 90 hours Electrocardiograph Aide 75 hours Electrocardiograph Technology 300 hours Total Hours 465 hours TABE (BASIC SKILLS TEST) REQUIREMENTS • Reading 9.0A Level • Math 9.0.A Level • Language 9.0 A Level • Basic skills levels required for awarding a Full Program Completer Certificate. TIME: Classroom hours 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM M – F Clinical hours 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM M – F UNIFORMS: Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical) TRANSPORTATION: Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: A voluntary national certification is available through an exam offered by the National Health Career Association. To be eligible students must; 1. Have a High School Diploma or equivalency and have completed an NHA approved training program. or 2. Have a High School Diploma or equivalency and have worked in the field for a minimum of one year. LABORATORY/ CLINICAL ACTIVITIES: Students utilize campus skills labs, computer labs and the Human Patient Simulator to practice program skills. Approximately one-half of the program is spent in clinical learning experiences correlating theory instructional and laboratory practice. JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Average starting hourly salaries of Cardiovascular Technician/ Electrocardiograph Aide $10.00-$15.00. NOTE: Different kinds of Financial Aid are available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. |
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See the school catalog for additional information. |
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