(230 Hours)

The Certified Cardiographic Technician program at Polaris Career Center is designed to prepare students to perform non-invasive cardiac testing procedures such as electrocardiograms, Holter and telemetry monitoring, and stress testing.  Cardiographic technicians work in hospitals and cardiology offices to assist physicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of heart disease.  According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for cardiovascular technicians is expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations.

Students will receive 130 hours of classroom and lab time.  In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a 100-hour unpaid externship in a local clinical setting.  Note: Externship hours must be completed during daytime working hours, Monday through Friday.  Healthcare providers require immunizations for students participating in externships.  Students will be required to have a background check.  Upon completion, students will be eligible for credentialing as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology course. Proof of successful course completion (transcript or certificate of completion) is required. It is recommended that Medical Terminology and the Cardiographic Technician program not be taken concurrently.

Schedule/Tuition:

Fall 2011
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
September 7, 2011 – January 23, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Spring 2012
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
February 6, 2012 - June 11, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Tuition fee:  $2,995
Tuition includes textbooks, supplies and certification exam fee.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (48 HRS.)

Your success in the healthcare field requires a working knowledge of the language and medical terminology.  Basic information about the structures and functions of each body system is presented to aid in mastering the meaning and spelling of thousands of medical terms and abbreviations.                               
Th        6:00 PM – 9:00 PM     March 1, 2012 – June 14, 2012
Class fee $425   Materials fee $100   Total $525

Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 for more information or to begin the registration process.

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Syllabus

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