Electrocardiogram and Intravenous Therapy Technician (certificate)

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Official Title of Certificate: Electrocardiogram and Intravenous Therapy Technician, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.MDA.ECG-IV

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 16

Learn more about the Electrocardiogram & Intravenous Therapy Technician Certificate program

Purpose: Prepares student for employment in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, and wherever basic electrocardiogram and intravenous therapy skills are required. Persons who are already employed in health care may enroll in this program for career development.

Students completing the Electrocardiogram and Intravenous Therapy Technician Certificate from AACC are eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam.

Occupational Goal: Electrocardiogram and Intravenous Therapy Technician.

Additional Program Requirements

All Electrocardiogram and Intravenous (ECG/IV) Therapy Technician students must receive a minimum grade of C in each ECG/IV Therapy Technician course. Students who receive a final grade below C in any ECG/IV Therapy Technician course will be awarded a grade of F in that course. Students practice selected procedures on each other and perform manual and automated procedures in the college laboratory.

Entrance/Admission Requirements

Entrance Requirements

18 years of age or older.
Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .
Must have a minimum adjusted grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at this college.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101 or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 16 credits

Fall Term

MDA 110 - Professionalism in Health Care 1 credit hours
MDA 111 - Laws and Ethics for Health Professionals 2 credit hours
MDA 113 - Medical Terminology 3 credit hours
MDA 112 - Pharmacology for Health Professions 3 credit hours
ACA 100 - Student Success Seminar 1 credit hour

Total credit hours: 10

Spring Term

MDA 118 - Intravenous Therapy 3 credit hours
MDA 119 - Electrocardiography and Cardiac Diagnostics 3 credit hours

Total credit hours: 6

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Effectively utilize medical terminology in communicating health information.
Describe state law related to healthcare operations.
Describe federal law related to healthcare operations.
Discuss basic concepts of ethical standards for healthcare entities.
Discuss strategies for infection control.
Describe anatomical landmarks/sites utilized for intravenous access.
Diagram heart anatomy.
Describe heart physiology related to electrical conductivity.
Discuss cardiac pathology.
Perform electrocardiogram procedures.
Discuss pharmacology related to body systems.
Describe pharmacokinetics related to body systems.
Identify equipment utilized in initiating and maintaining intravenous access.
Articulate the purpose of a halter monitor recording.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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