Hollie McDaniel Brown, Director of Clinical Education
304-367-4876
116M Advanced Technology Center (ATC), Fairmont
hollie.mcdaniel-brown@pierpont.edu
Program Specific Requirements
- Must be admitted and enrolled at Pierpont Community and Technical College
- Must have a college GPA of 2.0 or better if the student already has college credits
Program Purpose
Electrocardiograph technician operates the equipment that records and measures the activity of the heart. These recordings are used to assist the cardiologist and physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac problems.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Electrocardiograph Technology Advanced Skill Set, students will be able to do the following:
- Perform a single-channel or multichannel electrocardiograph
- Describe what causes each type of artifact and how each can be eliminated
- Read ECGs using a standard procedure
- Explain the need for a Holter monitor, a treadmill stress test, and a thallium stress test
- Complete the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to sit for the national exam to become a Certified Electrocardiography Technician
In order to successfully complete the Electrocardiograph Technology Advanced Skill Set, a “C” or better is required in every course.
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