| What
will this program do for me?
This program combines computer technical skills with patient care. If
you are interested in health care and technology this may be a good
career for you.
What
kind of job can I get once I complete the program?
Program graduates can work as ECG techs, exercise stress techs and cardiac
ultrasound techs.
How
much can I earn in this career?
This will vary within each institution and based on duties performed:
ECG (only) about $12/hr, Echo Technologist between $18-24/hr. Please
refer to the Occupational
Outlook Handbook for more information regarding job outlook
and salary scales.
How
long will the program take?
Students should try to see this as an AA Degree Program and should spend
at least one year preparing for it by taking anatomy, physiology, physics
and algebra. The CVT program itself takes one full academic year and
can be used as a major for your AA Degree.
Where
will classes be held?
John
Adams Campus, Phelan
Campus, and at various Bay Area medical centers for clinical
experience.
Where
do I get more information?
Information/orientation meetings are held in the late Spring to recruit
Fall students. Please contact the John Adams Campus main office for
information at (415) 561-1900. Or please visit the department Web site:
Health
Care Technology Department.
What
time of day are classes offered?
| Fall |
| CVT
course: M |
9a-12p |
lab
12-2p |
| ECHO
course: Tu/Th |
9a-12p |
lab
6-9p (1 night a week) |
| Spring |
| CVT
course: M |
6-9p |
lab
4-6p |
| ECHO
course: Tu/Th |
9a-12p |
8
hours per week in clinic |
Please refer
to Schedules
for Credit Classes for a listing of current class times
and locations.
When
do classes start?
Interviewing for enrollment is in late spring. Courses begin each Fall
Semester usually the third week of August.
How
do I enroll?
Meet prerequisites, interview in the late spring.
What
are the prerequisites?
College level anatomy (C or better)
Highly recommended:
1) computer literacy
2) algebra
3) medical terminology
4) hospital experience (even as a volunteer)
How
much money can I expect to spend?
Please refer to Tuition
Information for details on costs. Financial
Aid may be available at the Financial Aid Office: (415)
239-3576. |
