MATC 2021-22 Catalog

EKG Technician CERTIFICATE

Downtown Milwaukee Campus

COURSES Credits BIOSCI-197 Microbiology *........................................... 4 CVTECH-102 Introduction to CVT ‡................................. 2 CVTECH-110 EKG Analysis ‡............................................ 2 CVTECH-115 Essentials of Cardiac Care 1 ‡ ..................... 4 TOTAL CREDITS: 12 ‡ Prerequisite required. * Cardiovascular Technology/EKG Technician students are not required to take BIOSCI-177/179 or 201/202 as prerequisites to BIOSCI-197; go to Selfservice.matc.edu and submit a waiver indicating you are a CVT/EKG Technician student. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST matc.edu/academics/pathways Certificate • EKG Technician, p. 191 Associate Degree • Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography, p. 52 • Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive, p. 53

Certificates

Learn the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the heart, and develop the skills needed to complete and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs). This program prepares you to take the Certi fi ed Cardiographics Technician examination, leading to a Certi fi ed Cardiographics Technician (CCT) credential as administered by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI). Admission Requirements High school diploma or GED; one year of high school-level biology, chemistry and algebra (grade C or higher). See the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view all requirements. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; contact MATC for details. All credits in certificate programs must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate’s requirements, the student’s transcript is notated with the credential earned.

Start Date: January

Healthcare

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