Electrocardiography for the Cardiac Sonographer
9.5
Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark

Format

On campus

 
 
 
Admission

Open enrollment

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

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Electrocardiography for the Cardiac Sonographer

Short-Term Certificate

Degrees & Certificates

Overview

This certificate is available only to registered cardiac sonographers (RDCS or RCS) and COTC students currently enrolled in the cardiovascular major of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology. This short-term certificate allows sonographers and sonography students to quickly upskill or advance their careers as electrocardiography (EKG) technicians. You will learn how to interpret and perform electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs) and, upon completion, are eligible to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.

By completing this course, you:

  • earn how to interpret and perform electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs)
  • are eligible to take the Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam

Future Start Dates

Summer 2024

May 20

Apply by: MAY 13

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Autumn 2024

August 26

Apply by: AUG 19

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Spring 2025

January 6

Apply by: DEC 30

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Admission Requirements

This certificate is available only to registered cardiac sonographers (RDCS or RCS) and COTC students currently enrolled in the cardiovascular major of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology.

To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.

Plan of Study

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Electrocardiography for the Cardiac Sonographer Certificate

All courses require a “C” (2.00) grade or better to progress and graduate from this program.

Total hours required: 19.5

Semester 1

​BIO-130

Anatomy & Physiology I*

4

HLT-110

Medical Terminology

2

DMS-104

Electrophysiology

3

EMS-100

Basic Life Support

.50

Total

9.5

Semester 2

ENGL-100

Composition I*

3

BIO-131

Anatomy & Physiology II*

4

PSY-100

Introduction to Psychology

3

Total

10

*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.

The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.

Published: March 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

This certificate may be completed in two semesters, or about eight months.

You will take classes on campus to use equipment and engage in hands-on learning.

COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.

Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.

See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.