MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Healthcare Academic & Career Pathway EKG Technician PROGRAM CODE: 61-521-1

Certificate

COURSE BIOSCI-177

CREDITS

General Anatomy and Physiology ‡................................. 4 CVTECH-102 Introduction to CVT ‡...................................................... 2 CVTECH-110 EKG Analysis ‡ ............................................................... 2 CVTECH-115 Essentials of Cardiac Care 1 ‡........................................ 4

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this certificate

‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus Start Dates: January

Admission Requirement: High school diploma or GED and one year of high school-level biology, chemistry and algebra (grade C or higher). This program admits students through a petition selection process. See the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the petition process and all requirements. Program Description 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 theCerti fi ed Cardiographics Technician examination, leading to a Certi fi ed Cardiographics Technician (CCT) credential as administered by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI). 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.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6263, 262-238-2281 or healthpathway@matc.edu

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