Health Sciences - Programs of Study

Cardiac Monitoring and Analysis
A Certificate of Proficiency (Career)
Application Code 115
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—
Room ST-149—443-518-1560.

Students learn to apply and interpret rhythm strips, 12-Lead EKGs and Holter monitors. Classes and labs are held on campus and at clinical sites. Students may apply to continue in the Cardiovascular Technology degree program after completion of required additional coursework. Graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT).

		Credits
ENGL-121*	College Composition	3
BIOL-101**	General Biology I
	OR
BIOL-107**	Fundamentals of Microbiology	4
BIOL-203**	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL-204**	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CARD-120	Rhythm Analysis & 12 Lead ECG	2
CARD 121***	Cardiovascular Assessment Skills Lab	3
CARD-122	Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology	3
		23


*Placement into ENGL-121 or completion of an English Core course is required for admission to the program.
**Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed no more than five years prior to admission to the first cardiovascular course. BIOL-101 or 107 must be completed no more than ten years prior to admission to the first cardiovascular course.
***Students will be expected to participate in four 8-hour days of clinical experience during the semester in addition to scheduled class time. A health form is required.

Students must also complete a Math Core course or have completed MATH-061 or higher.

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Program Name:	115 - Cardiac Monitoring and Analysis
Program Length (Credits/Weeks):	23 credits/ 30 weeks with spring start
CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity	51.0901
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s):	29-2031.00
SOC Occupation(s):	Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT), Cardiovascular Technician, Cardiology Technician, Cardiac Technician, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), EKG/ECG Technician (Electrocardiogram Technician), Echocardiographer, Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Technician), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Cardiopulmonary Technician SOC
SOC Occupation(s) Links:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2031.00
Tuition & Fees*: Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below)	In-County	Out-of-County	Out-of-State
	$3,527.39	$5,436.39	$6,431.39
Books & Supplies*: Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program	$1142
*For completion within published program length	Additional information about costs can be found on pages 25-26 of the 2010-2011 Catalogue (http://www.howardcc.edu/academics/program_information/catalog/)
Median Loan Debt, Title IV: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
Median Load Debt, Private Loans: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
On-Time Completion Rate: On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials (2009-2010 program graduates)	Not required due to number of students in program
Placement Rate:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Disclaimers:

Please note that information above is based on the following:

“Full-Time” enrollment status
Placement into college-level courses
Beginning the program during a fall term and completing courses in the appropriate sequence over major terms.

Effective: June 30, 2011