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 and safe practices for the healthcare professional. 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. (CCT exam not included in program cost).

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 (work-based 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)

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

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

For Fall 2020 offering call Theresa Liska at 440-891-7697

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 site location, a drug screening, physical exam and/or background check may be required.

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