Cardiac Electrophysiology Technician (CEPT) Program
Students in the cardiac electrophysiology technology program will learn EP theory, principles, and various techniques, and will be educated to utilize the latest advancements in EP Equipment technology and cardiac rhythm management. Students will obtain approximately 880 clinical hours by rotating to several clinical sites while in the program.
The Associate of Science and certificate programs are each 12 months long, and clinical sites can be selected at the students request. degree is a face to face program that with some online coursework, while the certificiate program is tailored with the working professional in mind, and clinical hours can be accrued if the student is working in an established EP/Rhythm Management lab. This program will prepare students for RCES & IBHRE Certifications. Graduates of the CEPT program will be qualified for employment with not just acute care hospital CCL/EP labs, but also hospital or physician rhythm management clinics, clinical support, and sales positions with various bio-technology companies. The development of this program is in direct response to the needs expressed by hospitals, physicians, and bio-technology companies to address the current demand for qualified EP allied health professionals to meet emerging challenges of the healthcare science and therapy of electrophysiology. Currently only 8-10% of patients in the US are being properly diagnosed and treated for atrial fibrillation, which is just one segment of EP patients. Certifications following program include CEPT certification through IBHRE & RCES certification through CCI.
