Health Career Education Pathway

Introductory Letter

Dear Prospective Student:

Thank you for your inquiry about the Electrocardiography/Telemetry Program at Phoenix College. This program is only offered once a semester and the starting date for the next program will be January 18, 1999. The prerequisite core courses are offered through the summer as well as in the fall.

The Electrocardiography Program is 10.5 credits involving twelve classes. (see enclosed flyer) In addition, there are 80 hours of clinical experience necessary to complete the certificate program; these clinical hours need to be scheduled in the early mornings. There is a choice of several hospitals from which you can choose to do your practicum. All decisions concerning clinical experience/practicum will be made by your Program Director based on your schedule.

To register for this certificate program, please call Cathee Tankersley at (602) 285-7117.  If you are a health professional and wish to take any or all of the EKG courses as continuing education, you may register by phone at (602) 285-7777.  No advisement necessary.

Orientation Information:

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Certificate of Completion in EKG/Telemetry Technician

10 Credits (Major Code: 5664)

The EKG/Telemetry Technician curriculum is designed to provide students with the educational and technical skills required to perform routine EKGs and other non-invasive cardiac tests such as holter monitoring and continuous cardiac monitoring.

The prerequisite/ co-requisite for the program is certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  Placement tests are recommended if a student has no previous college experience in English or reading classes.

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EKG/Telemetry Program Program

10.5 credits

Step 1 Level I Common Courses

Level II Common Courses

*Prerequisite: Level I

Level III - Program & Shared Courses

* Prerequisites: Level I

Approximate Program Cost:
Tuition:	$ 404.00
Books:	$ 100.00
Registration Fee:	$     5.00
Total	$ 458.00

 

NOTE: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each required course.

Overall Program Minimum GPA: 2.00

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EKG Course Schedule

HCE140 EKG and Arrhythmias

Comprehensive overview of cardiac anatomy and physiology including coronary artery function and basic cardiac health and disease.   Identification of cardiac arrhythmias using IKG wave form, measurement and relationship to cardiac activity, cardiac electrical and conductive systems.   Comparative survey of variations and instrumentation of IKG use in cardiac specialties.  Prerequisites: None.

HCE141  Practicum:  Basic Cardiovascular Skills

Practice basic procedures and patient interaction in a clinical setting, Introduction to Manual IKD, Computer IKG, Holter monitor, pacemakers, and treadmill.   Prerequisites or Corequisites: HCE140, or permission of program coordinator.

HCE148  Exercise Testing

Study of exercise testing principles as performed under the supervision of a physician.    Prerequisites:  None. Corequisites: HCE140, or HCE261, or permission of instructor.