Whether you are preparing for a career in EKG or if you are interested in earning your certificate or continuing on to an advanced degree, COD offers:

• Dedicated instructors with years of professional experience.
• Instruction in top-notch facilities and on cutting-edge equipment.
• Affordable courses to help you achieve success without creating overwhelming debt or draining your savings account.
• Small class sizes to ensure you receive personalized attention.

Non-Invasive Electrocardiography Technician

The Non-Invasive Electrocardiography Technician certificate program prepares students to work in cardiology performing non-invasive cardio graphic tests, including EKGs, holter monitors and treadmill stress testing.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). 

Students are expected to provide proof of a Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan prior to the start of the program or clinical start. The insurance plan must cover you throughout the length of your clinical experience, which in most cases, consists of the entire length of the program. If you are in need of Health Insurance, please note the following important dates and visit cod.studentbenefitplans.com.

Important Dates

• Open Enrollment: Typically opens November through mid-January
  If you will need health insurance ANYTIME within the next year, you must apply during the current open enrollment period.

If you miss open enrollment, but have a qualifying life event, you can still apply during a Special Enrollment Period.

While we cannot guarantee your official acceptance into the program, you need to be aware that there is short timeframe of when you are able to purchase a Health Insurance plan. The purpose of this step is to make you aware and that the time to research and purchase is NOW. Purchasing health insurance outside of this timeframe will take months and may prohibit your admittance into the Program. NOTE: Obtaining Health Insurance is NOT an application requirement but it is a requirement to be in the program.

• Clinical Requirements Packet - Learn more about health requirements you may need to complete prior to registration or after program admission.
• Social Security Number (SSN) Requirements - While the College may not require an SSN for admission to all healthcare programs, students should be aware that the absence of an SSN may limit or prevent their ability to participate in certain clinical experiences, obtain required licensure or certification or secure employment upon graduation. Many healthcare employers, clinical education sites, licensing agencies and credentialing organizations require a valid SSN for employment, criminal background checks, payroll processing and/or professional licensure or certification. Students are strongly encouraged to verify SSN requirements with the applicable licensing board, certifying agency and prospective employers before enrolling in a healthcare program.

To participate in the Non-Invasive Electrocardiography program, students must possess additional non-academic skills.

These standards are consistent with the duties of the entry-level technician in a professional position. These skills, which protect the health and well‐being of patients, may include but are not limited to the ability to:

• Move, adjust equipment and perform EKG procedures
• Position patients for procedures
• Respond appropriately to sounds such as the patient’s voice and movements at a normal conversational volume
• Demonstrate visual acuity to assess equipment
• Manipulate appropriate equipment
• Perform for a prolonged period without breaks in a typical shift of eight hours
• Communicate orally and in writing in the English language with patients, doctors and other personnel clearly and effectively
• Follow verbal and written directions in the English language
• Respond appropriately to emergency procedures

If you are uncertain of your ability to perform these essential functions or feel you need reasonable accommodations to perform them, please consult with Access & Accommodations.
 

Students will be assigned a clinical site that offers adequate supervision/mentoring in an appropriate learning environment.

Clinical placement is the decision of the program chair. 

The following clinical sites are subject to change: 

• Advocate Christ Hospital, Palos Heights
• Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village
• Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva
• Edward Hospital, Naperville
• Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove
• UChicago Medicine, various locations

EKG program graduates will:

• Exhibit professional standards and compassionate care for the skill set of Non-Invasive Electrocardiography.
• Apply Now critical thinking skills during the performing Non-Invasive Electrocardiography.
• Demonstrate competency in appropriate methods of patient approach and identification.