EKG Cardiac Telemetry Technician Training Program

EKG Cardiac Telemetry Technicians operate specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic cardiac information for physicians.  They are also trained in interpreting a wide range of heart rhythms from basic to advanced levels.  At GTCC, you can complete the EKG Cardiac Telemetry Technician training program in just under two months, inclusive of 134 clock hours.  Your studies will cover cardiac anatomy and physiology, heart disease, pacemakers, medical terminology, and ethics.  Also, you will practice using 12-lead electrodes and interpreting EKG strips from basic to advanced, to provide data on heart performance. 

This program will prepare students to apply for EKG, Cardiac Monitoring or Telemetry technician fields.  Cardiac monitor and telemetry technicians monitor multiple patients’ heart activity and interpret heart rhythms from a central monitoring center covering multiple acute care locations.  They work in basic and advanced levels of rhythm interpretation.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected the job openings for cardiovascular technologists and technicians (including vascular technicians), will increase by 10%.  That is faster than the average rate of other occupations.  Graduates of approved training programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations that are offered by multiple certification sites.  Most employers prefer or require this certification.  Beginning pay is $16 to $18 per hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment for the course will be capped at 20 students to create an intimate learning environment. Students must have their high school diploma or equivalent (GED) as well as a Social Security card. Experience in the health care field is recommended but not required.

EKG CARDIAC TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN CLASS SCHEDULE

Students MUST have access to the internet for this course as there is a mandatory hybrid component.  Your instructor will provide a syllabus on the first day that will indicate which days you will come to class and which days you will do the coursework online and these dates are also listed in this email. 

 

Course Code:  ICV-3111-T18
First Class Date:  10/8/2024 (must attend from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in H4 129)
Last Class Date:  11/26/2024
Meeting Days:  Monday – Friday
Hours:  8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Campus:  High Point Campus (901 South Main Street, High Point, NC 27260)
Building:  H4 – Entertainment Tech Bldg.
Room:  129
Class will not be held on these dates:  10/31, 11/11

Course work will be asynchronous online on these dates:  10/9, 10/10, 10/11, 10/14, 10/16, 10/17, 10/18, 10/21, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25, 10/30, 11/1, 11/5, 11/7, 11/8, 11/13, 11/14

On Campus face-to-face dates on the High Point Campus in H4 129 will be:  10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/28, 10/29, 11/4, 11/6, 11/12, 11/15, 11/26

Clinical Times may vary and students MUST be flexible (no exceptions)!  The Clinical dates will be:  11/18, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/25

 OR

Course Code:  ICV-3111-T19
First Class Date:  10/8/2024 (must attend from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in H4 129)
Last Class Date:  11/26/2024
Meeting Days:  Monday – Friday
Hours:  6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Campus:  High Point Campus (901 South Main Street, High Point, NC 27260)
Building:  H4 – Entertainment Tech Bldg.
Room:  129
Class will not be held on these dates:  10/31, 11/11

Course work will be asynchronous online on these dates:  10/9, 10/10, 10/11, 10/14, 10/16, 10/17, 10/18, 10/21, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25, 10/30, 11/1, 11/5, 11/7, 11/8, 11/13, 11/14

On Campus face-to-face dates on the High Point Campus in H4 129 will be:  10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/28, 10/29, 11/4, 11/6, 11/12, 11/15, 11/26

Clinical Times may vary and students MUST be flexible (no exceptions)!  The Clinical dates will be:  11/18, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/25

Your instructor will work to accommodate your schedule to the best of their ability so that you will be able to attend clinical. 

Click this link to register:   https://selfservice.gtcc.edu/Student/InstantEnrollment/Search?keyword=ICV-3111

The registration fee for this course is $306.71. Financial Aid is not available for the class as it is a non-credit certificate course. 

The textbook cost is included in the registration fee.  It will be available for you to collect the first day of class.

Students will be REQUIRED to purchase a student ID badge for $5.  Students will need to bring in cash, check or card to the cashiers office on each campus.  NOTE:  The evening class students MUST come to a campus (Greensboro or Jamestown) during the day as the Cashiers all close at 5p. 

Students are required to get the following vaccinations as you will be asked to turn these into your instructor within the first week of class.  These are mandatory and no exceptions are allowed.  You will not be allowed to complete the course without these. 

  1. NEGATIVE TB skin test OR NEGATIVE Quantiferon blood test OR NEGATIVE Chest XRay within the past year
  2. Flu Vaccination (If in class between September 1 and March 1)

Dress Code Policy:

(Applies to the entirety of the course beginning on the first day through Graduation) 

  • LIGHT BLUE OR DARK GRAY SCRUBS ONLY. Scrubs must be clean, neat, and professional in appearance.  
  • Solid color socks (must pass the ankles). 
  • Non-porous, closed-toe, closed-heel shoes (may be black, gray, or white).
  • Hair must be up, off shoulders, and not touching your collar. Hair must be a naturally occurring color. 
  • Fingernails MUST NOT PASS FINGERTIPS. NO artificial nails may be worn for infection prevention. NO fingernail polish may be worn. 
  • No outerwear is worn except nursing scrub jacket of the SAME color as your scrubs. 
  • No head covering except for religious attire. 
  • GTCC Name Badge visible above waist and worn daily on campus and to clinicals. 
  • Jewelry must not pose a safety or infection control hazard for students or clients. NO jewelry besides ONE PAIR of stud earrings in the ear lobe. Hand jewelry must be limited to two rings symbolizing commitment. 
  • Visible tattoos, body art, and body marks must not be disruptive, offensive, inflammatory, or inciting as determined by Health Careers Administration or Clinical Site Administration.  
  • Your instructor has the final say on the appropriateness of your attire. If they deem your presentation to be unprofessional, you will be sent home to correct it and attendance policy will be in effect.  
  • The attendance policy is very strict. You may be dismissed from the program if you are absent more than once or tardy greater than 3 times during the Theory and Clinical portions of the class. You will be dismissed if you are more than five minutes late or absent during clinical.
  • You will be given one multiple-choice question final exam. You must score an 80% on the final in order to receive your certificate.
  • You must be able to accept constructive criticism, control your temper and follow directions carefully.
  • Disrespectful, interruptive, disruptive, impatient behavior toward the instructors, fellow students, staff or clinical staff will not be tolerated at any time.
  • You may be dismissed if the Instructor suspects you are a safety risk in clinical.
  • You may be dismissed if you are caught cheating, suspected of alcohol or drug use on campus or before class.
  • If you are dismissed from a class for any reason, you are not eligible for a refund.

  1. Disability Services – The NA 1 Departmental Staff want all students to be successful.  If you have any special needs, please contact the Disability Access Services department prior to starting your class so that arrangements can be made for the first day.  Please call 334-4822 ext. 50113.

  2. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or (ESL) – If you feel you need assistance with comprehension of the English Language, you may call 334-4822 ext. 53107.  This is highly encouraged prior to enrolling in an NA 1 course.

  3. Learning Resource Centers – As a student in the NA 1 training program, you have access to the Learning Resource Centers on all three campus locations.

  4. Veterans’ Center – If you think you are eligible for VA/Military Education Benefits, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-GIBILL1 or 888-442-4551.  Eligibility is ultimately determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, not GTCC.  For additional information, you can contact Flora Taylor at 334-4822 ext. 50521. 

Veterans and active duty military personnel with special circumstances are welcome and encouraged to communicate these to your Instructor or any member of the NA Training Program Administration. Thank you for your service to our country.


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