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Cardiographic Technician

Cardiographic Technician. Ideal candidates:. Recent h igh s chool g raduates Stay-at-home parents Nurse Aids EKG Technicians EMT’s Allied health p rofessionals Those looking for a career change. DUTIES OF A cardiographic technician.

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Cardiographic Technician

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  1. CardiographicTechnician

  2. Ideal candidates: • Recent high school graduates • Stay-at-home parents • Nurse Aids • EKG Technicians • EMT’s • Allied health professionals • Those looking for a career change

  3. DUTIES OF A cardiographictechnician • Perform diagnostic procedures when requested by a physician • Assist the physician to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with cardiac disease • Operate machines that record electrical changes between heart beats

  4. Important Dates Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9:30 pm

  5. PREREQUISITES • High school diploma or G.E.D • Proficiency in English (reading, writing & speaking skills) • At least 18 years of age • Hand-to-eye coordination and finger agility • Suitable vision, normal or corrected • Immunizations & background check • May be required by some externship locations • No prior criminal offenses • Employers often perform background checks on applicants

  6. Recommended prerequisites • Familiarity with anatomy and physiology • Knowledge of medical terminology • Understanding of pharmacology in cardiac drugs

  7. Course Breakdown

  8. EXTERNSHIP

  9. Included Topics Basic Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology ECG Techniques and Recognition Basic Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Stress Test Techniques Holter Monitoring Cardiac Medications

  10. instructor Certified Cardiographic Technician: • At least 3 years of experience • Currently working in the field

  11. Salary Information • Average hourly pay: $10.85 - $29.50/hour • Average salary pay: $21,700 - $59,000/year • Information varies in regards to hours, location and experience • Information can be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics • Please visit www.bls.govfor detailed career info about Cardiographic Technicians

  12. Career pathways Cardiologist Cardiovascular Technologist Cardiographic Technician

  13. WHERE CAN YOU WORK? • Hospitals • Cardiologist offices • Surgeon offices • General physician offices • Colleges and universities

  14. Certification • The Cardiographic Technician Program prepares for ONE exam: • Certified Cardiographic Technician Exam (CCT) offered by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) • www.cci-online.org

  15. Student Relations • Do you need assistance with… • Resume writing? • Career planning? • Interviewing skills? • Building a portfolio? • Course work? • Studying?

  16. TUITION $2,150

  17. Payment plan • →Tuition Options payment offered through MK Education • → Contact Pooja Nagpal at 630.541.3600 or pnagpal@mkedu.org • Down Payment: • EKG Tech: $600 + $100 Service Fee • → Remaining Payments throughout semester • EXAMPLE: • Tech: $2,150 - $700 = $1,450 / 3 months ≈ $483.33/month

  18. 3 easy ways to Register! • By Phone: 951.222.8090 • Online: Cmmty.Ed@Rccd.EduMail • Mail: RCCD Community Education • 152 E. Sixth Street • Corona, CA 92879

  19. Q & A In partnership with MK Education 1001 Ogden Ave, Suite 201 Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.541.3600 info@mkedu.org www.mkedu.org

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