005069 Electrocardiography Technician
Simi Institute for Careers and Education · Simi Valley, CA
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
- Cost
- $830
- Length
- 19 weeks
- People enrolled
- 56
This program provides in-person instruction only.
What happened to people who took this
- Finished the program
- 65%Based on 43 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- 11%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Earnings in one quarter after
- $12,480A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.Typical California program: $10,900 of 1,339 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
The job this trains for
No regional figures for this program's city
Simi Valley is not one of the metropolitan or rural areas California names when it publishes wages and openings. A neighbouring area's figures would look exactly like a correct answer, so none are shown and the statewide figures stand alone. About half of California's programs are in this position.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Typical pay in California
- $80,358per year
- Projected openings
- 4,280
- Projected change
- +15.5%
- Usually needs
- Associate's degree
Program details
Cardiovascular / Telemetry Technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood) ailments. Technicians perform electrocardiograms, treadmill stress tests, or Holter monitoring.ECG Technicians (Telemetry Technicians) are employed in doctors' offices, clinics and hospitals. They provide critical information to physicians about patient's heart health by preparing patients for procedures, operating machines, recording, measuring heart rates and rhythms including arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Vital signs, medical terms, anatomy, physiology included. Students who successfully complete course are eligible to take the EKG Technician National Certification Exam.
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