Cardiographic Technician (EKG Tech)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective:
Description:

Certified Cardiographic Technicians are allied health professionals who are trained to perform various diagnostic procedures as directed by a physician. The results of these procedures are used in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients suffering from cardiac diseases. Cardiographic Technicians are also sometimes referred to as Cardiology or Cardiac Technicians, as well as EKG Technicians. A Cardiographic Technician’s job requires taking EKGs, which traces electrical impulses transmitted by the heart, attaching the required electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs, and then manipulating switches on an EKG machine to obtain a reading. The program offered by the Arizona Medical Training Institute provides an advanced form of EKG Technician training. In addition to learning how to monitor EKG machines and interpret EKG/ECG readouts, the curriculum includes training in Holter Monitoring and Stress Testing. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students are provided with the knowledge and practical experience needed to enter this rapidly growing profession.

Program Objectives:
• Learn how to efficiently perform rhythm and 12-lead EKG testing.
• Be taught to evaluate and interpret the electrocardiograms. Holter Monitoring and Stress Testing techniques will also be introduced.
• Learn Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology, Hypertrophy and Enlargement of the Heart, Arrhythmias, Conduction Blocks, and other key understandings pertinent to the CCT role.
• Understand the business, marketing and legal issues associated with the profession.
• Practice with EKG equipment and perform hands-on labs, including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine and other clinical practices.
• Learn to obtain and interpret manual blood pressures
• Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to sit for the National Examination through Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registry (CCI) to obtain their National Certification (CCT). Qualification to take the exam is the exclusive right of CCI, and AMTI maintains no involvement in the process.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$1,175.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Fast and Easy ECGs: A Self-Paced Learning Program, 2nd Edition

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
12-lead EKG machine supplies and contacts, mobile heart monitoring systems and supplies, calipers, blood pressure tools

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name:  Student Services
Email: studentservices@lifework.edu
Phone number: 480-461-1806

F. Direct Website link to the program:
Cardiographic Technician Training | Apply Online (lifework.edu)

G. Additional information:
• Must be at least 18 years old.

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
Cardiographic Technician Training | Apply Online (lifework.edu)

I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: Yes, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

• Stackable: Yes, can progress to Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician.

• Portable: Yes, after receiving certification through the CCI National Exam.

• Accredited Curriculum: No

J. Credential Attainment Rate: AMTI has had 135 CCT graduates in previous period.

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