Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 61-521-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Certificate
- Start Dates: January
About the EKG Technician Certificate
Description
Learn the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the heart, and develop the skills needed to complete and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs). This program prepares you to take the Certified Cardiographics Technician examination, leading to a Certified Cardiographics Technician (CCT) credential as administered by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI).
You can apply your credits toward completing the Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography associate degree or Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive associate degree.
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Cardiovascular Technology - Echocardiography
Learn to perform echocardiograms, a widely used diagnostic test for heart disease. Echocardiography technologists perform the tests in hospitals and outpatient facilities, utilizing ultrasound equipment to gather data about the cardiac chambers, valves and vessels leading to and from the heart. Completing this program fulfills prerequisites to take the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) exam.
Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive
Prepare for a rewarding career as a cardiac catheterization technologist, assisting cardiologists in cardiac catheterization labs with the care of heart patients and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures related to stent placements, pacemaker implants, and other heart or blood vessel conditions. Completing this program fulfills prerequisites to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam given by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI).
Detailed Program Information
2023-24 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI-177 | Gen Anatomy & Physiology ‡ | 4 |
| CVTECH-102 | Introduction to CVT ‡ | 2 |
| CVTECH-110 | EKG Analysis ‡ | 2 |
| CVTECH-115 | Essentials of Cardiac Care 1 ‡ | 4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
12 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; contact MATC for details.
All credits in certificate programs must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate’s requirements, the student’s transcript is notated with the credential earned.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
Spring start: Petition for program in September (only one time a year)
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Career Outlook
Employment opportunities include working with patients undergoing EKGs in hospitals, clinics and physicians’ offices.
POSSIBLE CAREER
EKG Technician
Admission Requirements
- One year of high school-level biology, chemistry and algebra (grade C or higher)
- This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are required for admission:
- C+ or higher: BIOSCI-177
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Spring start: Petition for program in September (only one time a year)
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