![]() ![]() The applicant must fully understand the categories of medications and indications that a patient may require.īe prepared to be knowledgable in the following areas: Cardiac medications and indications: 7%.This section covers conduction systems, refractory issues, transmembrane potential, and action potential. Basic cardiovascular electrophysiology: 16%.The applicant must have a strong understanding of indications, contraindications, preparation techniques, lead placement and procedures, and interpretation of the monitoring results. Stress test techniques, indicators, and contraindicators: 11%Įxpect to see questions related to stress testing, the interpretation of the exercise, ECG, ergometers, and pharmacologic factors. ![]() Finally, the applicant must distinguish, interpret, and describe cardiac arrhythmias. The applicant must be able to recognize recording errors and recording artifacts, as well as patient and electrical safety hazards. There will also be questions on ECG leads, as well as ECG, Holter, and stress testing instrumentation. The applicant will be required to define, identify, measure, explain, and analyze waveforms and ECG measurements. ECG (electrocardiogram) techniques and recognition: 32%.There will be questions concerning the heart, circulation of the heart, coronary circulation, physiology, and anatomical terms. Basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology: 14%.Topics that can be expected to be covered are: Regardless of the certification being applied for, all applicants must hold a high school diploma or the GED (General Education Development) equivalent at the time of their application. The Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) is best obtained by individuals working in the areas of ECG (electrocardiogram), Holter monitoring, and stress testing.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |