Program Requirements
Certificate of Achievement in Electrocardiography Technician
Pre-requisites
PHYSIOL 6 Anatomy & Physiology 6
HTHTEK 133 Medical Terminology 3
Subtotal 9
First Semester
ECG 100 Electrocardiographic Theory 3
ECG 105 Electrocardiographic Technique 2
Health 11 Principles of Healthful Living 3
Subtotal 8
Total Hours 17
Certificate of Achievement in Telemetry Technician
Pre-requisites
PHYSIOL 6 Anatomy & Physiology 6
HTHTEK 133 Medical Terminology 3
Subtotal 9
First Semester
ECG 110 Advanced Electrocardiographic Studies 5
ECG 115 Advanced Cardiac Monitoring 2
Subtotal 7
Total Hours 16
CLINICA ASSIGNMENT ECG / TELE
Clinical experience will be assigned by the course instructor and will occur during weeks 8-16 of the semester.
A matching, single set (top/pants) of scrubs will be needed for the clinical assignment. Solid colors only. Students will be given a lanyard designating "East Los Angeles College EKG/Telemetry" to wear with their student ID.
Before students are allowed to enter the clinical environment, all requirements such as, but not limited to, current immunizations, CPR, TB clearance, flu shot, clinical site-specific clearance paperwork, and medical malpractice insurance must be completed. Clearance will be verified by your instructor before clinical placement.
Clinical placement for ECG/EKG students will be with working ECG/EKG technicians in local hospitals.
Clinical placement for Tele students will be with working Telemetry technicians in local hospitals.
ECG/TELEMETRY PROGRAM ADVISEMENT: Once a student is formally admitted to the program, they will be assigned an ECG/Telemetry advisor. This advisor will work with the student to establish their written “ECG/Telemetry Education Plan”. This plan, once established, must be followed by the student; any changes made without the prior written approval of the student’s ECG/Telemetry Faculty advisor, will result in the student being placed on Program probation and at risk for program dismissal. The following are additional criteria for entry into the ECG/Telemetry program:
BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREEN: Background checks must be done and successfully completed by all students accepted into the clinical phase of the Program. If the background check is unsuccessful, the student will not be admitted to the clinical component. A 10-panel Drug screen will also be required for entry into clinical training. The student will be responsible for paying these fees. The day of your urine drug test, DO NOT drink more than 8 oz. of any liquid. If you drink an excessive amount of liquid prior to conducting your urine drug screen, the results will be diluted and/or altered and therefore incomplete. If your drug screen results come back dilute, you will not be able to be placed in clinical settings therefore, you will be ineligible to enter the ECG/EKG program.
HEALTH: The student must be free from any condition that would present a health threat to the well-being of the consumer (Title 22, College Regulations, Division 5, Section (a). A complete physical examination, including laboratory test with select immunizations, will be required upon entry into clinical classes.
MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: Malpractice insurance is required for the clinical year of the ECG/Telemetry program and must be purchased PRIOR to the start of the semester of the clinical semester.
Special Notes:
1. ECG/Telemetry courses are scheduled every Fall and Spring.
2. Students transferring from another ECG/Telemetry program will be evaluated by the Program for ECG/Telemetry course transfer credit. A general petition form must be completed and submitted to the Admissions office with syllabi and college catalog course descriptions of the courses. In addition, all transfers must submit a letter from their former ECG/Telemetry program director stating they are clinically safe.
3. Course Recency Requirement: Students must have received a grade of “C” or better in all Science courses within seven (7) years prior to their admission to the ECG/Telemetry program.
4. Supplies, Health and Miscellaneous Requirements: All accepted students must expect to complete a criminal background check before entry will be permitted into a clinical rotation. Students are also required to purchase an equipment lab kit, lab coats (optional), scrubs and other materials for their classroom and clinical training.