Electrocardiographic and Cardiac Monitoring Technician - Certificate
Respiratory Care
Developmental Courses as Needed
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RDG 20/100 | 3-6 | |
| ENC 90/ENG 100 | 2-5 | |
| MAT 61 | 4 |
Required Courses
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Prereq: College readiness in math, reading, and English; or C or better in a college biology or chemistry course |
| BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Prereq: BIO 137 |
| MAT 150 College Algebra OR MAT 146 Contemporary College Mathematics |
3 | |
| REQUIRED COURSES SUBTOTAL | 11 |
Technical Courses
| Courses | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCP 110 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | Prereq/Coreq: BIO 137 with a grade of C or better |
| RCP 125 Cardiopulmonary Evaluation OR RCP 140 Cardiopulmonary Assessment |
2-4 | RCP 125 Prereq: RCP 110 and BIO 137 and MAT 110 or MAT 145 or MAT 150 or equivalent with a grade
of C or better. Coreq: RCP 110 RCP 140 Prereq: RCP 110 and RCP 122 and RCP 130 with a grade of C or better or instructor consent. |
| RCP 121 Respiratory Care Practice I OR RCP 150 Clinical Practice 1 |
1-2 | RCP 150 Prereq or Coreq: RCP 122 with a grade of C or better; Valid Health Care Provider CPR card. |
| TECHNICAL COURSES SUBTOTAL | 6-9 | |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 17-20 |
In addition, 20 hours of documented clinical Electrocardiographic experience or documented Electrocardiographic & Cardiac Monitoring Competence is required.
KCTCS Catalog: Electrocardiographic and Cardiac Monitoring Technician - Certificate
