(230 Hours)

The 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.

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.  The cost of the immunizations will be the student’s responsibility. Students will be required to have a background check. Upon completion, students will be eligible for credentialing as a Cardiographic Technician (CCT) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology course or concurrent enrollment in a Medical Terminology course. Proof of successful course completion (transcript or certificate of completion) is required.

Schedule/Tuition:

Fall 2013
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
September 9, 2013 - January 29, 2014 (approximate ending date)

Spring 2014
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
February 10, 2014 – June 25, 2014 (approximate ending date)

Tuition Fee:  $2,995
Tuition includes textbooks, supplies, and certification examination 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.

T          6:00 PM – 9:00 PM     May 21, 2013 – September 3, 2013

Class fee $445   Materials fee $100   Total $545
*Payment plan available

Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 or Mary Koeka at (440) 891-7653 for more information or to begin the registration process.

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Syllabus

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