Electrocardiography Technology

Program Length: 465 Hours

Career Opportunities:
Electrocardiograph Aide, Electrocardiograph Technician

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**Employers of Our Graduates**
Medical Group of North Florida

Program Content / Objectives

The program is designed to prepare the student for employment as an Electrocardiograph Aide/Technician in a medical office, clinic, or hospital.

The content of the course includes but is not limited to:

interpretation of monitoring and testing results
cardiac wellness and rehabilitation
medical terminology
anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the cardiovascular system
patient care techniques
medical instrumentation
knowledge of cardiovascular drugs.

Requirements - Students must be eighteen (18) years of age, a TABE score of 9 in math, language, and reading. Students must also have a current CPR certification and immunizations for the duration of the program. A criminal background check and drug screening is required (drug screening will be performed randomly).

Certification Requirements - Program completers are eligible to take the Voluntary Cardiovascular Credential International Test.

Program Length:

Electrocardiograph Technician 210 Hours
Electrocardiograph Aide 165 Hours
Health Science Core 90 Hours