Cardiac Telemetry Technician, Certificate of Completion

Step into a vital healthcare role monitoring patients’ heart health with precision and care.

Students in this program learn the skills required to become Cardiac Telemetry Technicians. Cardiac Telemetry Technicians are health professionals responsible for measuring and reporting the patient's heart rhythm and rate. Students will learn to ensure proper electrode placement on the patient, record the Electrocardiogram (ECG) and measure, interpret and report ECG wave form results to the nursing staff and physician. Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will also be eligible to take the National Certification Electrocardiogram (ECG) Exam.

Next Steps

Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information

What do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians do?

• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
• Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.

What skills do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians have?

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Contact

• Health Science Department Page
• 734-677-5449
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team

How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.