MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Healthcare Academic and Career Pathway EKG Technician

CERTIFICATE | PROGRAM CODE: 61-521-1

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 aCerti fi ed Cardiographics Technician (CCT) credential as administered by Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI).

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CREDITS

BIOSCI-177

General Anatomy and Physiology ‡................................. 4 (or) BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202

CVTECH-101 Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology ‡ .................. 3 CVTECH-110 EKG Analysis ‡ ............................................................... 2 CVTECH-115 Cardiac Pathophysiology ‡ ............................................. 4

Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus Start Dates: January and August

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Academic Preparedness Requirements: Before taking core courses, a student must meet the following criteria • GPA of 2.5 or higher at MATC • Complete BIOSCI-177 with a C+ or higher. Waiting List: Yes. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. Financial Aid Eligible: No

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu . 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.

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RELATED PROGRAMS

EKG Technician (C) Apply your credits toward completing the Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography associate degree.

Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography (AD) Earn the EKG Technician certi fi cate on the way to completing this degree. REMAINING CREDITS: 52

RELATED PROGRAMS

EKG Technician (C) You can apply your credits toward completing the Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive associate degree.

Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive (AD) You can earn the EKG Technician certi fi cate on the way to completing this degree. REMAINING CREDITS: 49

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

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