Course Description
Cardiac technology is an area of specialization for allied health professionals. Cardiac Technologists assist physicians in:
diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) conditions.
preparing patients for open-heart surgery.
implanting pacemakers.
monitoring patients during these procedures.
performing cardiac stress tests and electrocardiograms.
using and maintaining the medical equipment that catches irregular heartbeats.
working in laboratory settings on real patients.
management of various cardiac disorders having complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.