Electrocardiography Monitoring Technician Certificate

The Electrocardiograph Technician Certificate is a non-credit Fast Track program offered at LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Montgomery. 

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Program Description

Electrocardiograph monitoring technicians read heart rhythm patterns to detect abnormal heart rhythm variations. Technicians also observe heart rhythms on a cardiac monitor screens and listen for alarms in notification of abnormal heart rhythms.

Other responsibilities include reviewing patient records for normal heart rhythms and using instruments to measure length and height of heart patterns. Students with this certification can continue their education to become cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary technicians.

• Contact Hours: 30
• Cost of Program: $262
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