Cardiac Electrophysiology

Joan Redd, Academic Adviser.

Electrophysiology is a subspecialty of cardiology that focuses on treating heart rhythm abnormalities. The Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist will assist the Cardiologist during invasive procedures, including implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy device implantations.

We offer an Associate Track and Certificate Track for this program, which are 12 months length. The AS degree is face to face with some online coursework, while the Certificate program is primarily online with a few face to face visits to the LLU campus. The Certificate Track is only available to applicants with a prior healthcare background.

Required Courses:

ANTH 225	Cultural Anthropology	4
BIOL 121	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 123	Anatomy and Physiology	4
CHEM 101	Introductory Chemistry	4

CIS 140	Computer Business Applications	4
	or
	High School Computer Course

ENGL 121	College Writing I	3
ENGL 122	College Writing II	3
ENGL 223	Research Writing	3
NRSG 234	Medical Terminology	2

PHYS 211	General Physics	3
PHYS 214	General Physics Laboratory	1
	or
	High School Physics

	Select one of the following:
PSYC 130	General Psychology	4
SOCI 204	General Sociology	4
SOCI 236	Privilege and Oppression	4

Mathematics

Two years of HS Algebra/C grade or better or Intermediate Algebra or MDEV 003 required

Religion

4 credits/year (max 8 credits)

Electives

To meet minimum total requirements of 39 credits (with a GPA of 2.4 or higher)

Work Experience

Observation hours in a CEP department (with a GPA of 2.4 or higher)