Cardiographic Technician

Cardiographic Technician

The Cardiographic Technician program is designed to prepare
students to perform non-invasive cardiac testing procedures, such
as electrocardiograms, Holter and telemetry monitoring, along with
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 training, have the
opportunity to gain practical experience through a 100-hour unpaid
externship (work-based activity) in a local, non-smoking clinical
setting and learn employability skills. A minimum of 90%
attendance with a C average (70%) grade or better is required for
students to participate in the externship (work-based activity)
opportunity.

Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the Certified
EKG Technician (CET) exam through the National Healthcareer
Association, and the Cardiographic Technician (CCT) exam
through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Note: Students may be required to complete (at the student’s
expense) immunizations/titers, drug screening, physical exam,
and/or background check prior to externship (work-based activity)
placement at an externship (work-based activity)/clinical site.
Externship (work-based activity) hours must be completed during
daytime working hours.

Requirements for Completion:
– A “C” average (70%) or higher
– Attendance rate not less than 90%
– Payment of all outstanding obligations to the school
– Completion of externship (workbased activity)

Certifications:
– Certified EKG Technician (CET)
– AHA Healthcare Provider CPR

Career Opportunities:
– EKG Technicians
– Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technicians
– Certified Holter Technicians
– Stress Lab Technicians
– Cardiovascular Technicians (with additional training)

Visit www.polaris.edu/aecardio to view the program video.

Fall 2019 - Evening 
Program Orientation:
Monday, September 9, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday & Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
September 11, 2019 – January 27, 2020 (approximate ending date)

Spring 2020 - Evening 
Program Orientation:
Monday, February 10, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday & Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
February 12, 2020 - June 10, 2020 (approximate ending date)

Total Program Cost $3,295 includes Tuition: $2,875, Books &
Supplies: $173, Materials & Assessments: $247

Cost includes textbooks, supplies, and certification examination fees.
Students may expect the following additional costs: uniform and
immunizations/titers. At the discretion of the externship (work-based
activity) site location, a drug screening, physical exam and/or
background check may be required.

Have more questions or want to register? Call 440.891.7697.

Cardiographic Technician 2019-2020 Advisory Members

Mr. Christopher Dan, Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital
Ms. Samantha Davis, Cleveland Clinic - Beachwood
Mr. Andrew DeValve, G-Medical Innovations
Mr. John Fleeman, MetroHealth Medical Center
Ms. Ashley Kyriazis, Rhythmedix
Ms. Megan Long, MetroHealth Medical Center
Ms. Holly Lucas, Southwest General Health Center
Ms. Monica Sochecki, Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital
Ms. Tracey Workman, Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus