Cardiology Technician

The Cardiology Technician program provides multi-skill preparation for careers involving selected clinical and administrative  skills and electrocardiography (EKG or ECG). Graduates provides clinical roles in the healthcare field. Clinical duties may include obtaining the patient history and vital signs, assisting with procedures, examinations and treatments, preparing and administering medications, and performing diagnostic testing and maintenance of the treatment area and medical equipment. Specialized courses train students to assist in administering ECGs, treadmill stress tests, and Holter monitoring. The program includes basic administrative competencies as well, including documentation, medical computer applications, medical insurance claim processing, and legal and ethical requirements for medical records.