Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP)

Program Description

Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) is a specialty area within cardiology.

Cardiac EP technologists perform procedures that examine the heart’s electrical activity and identify causes of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are irregular heart rhythms—for example, if the heart beats too fast or too slow.

Our program is open only to:

• Registered Nurses
• Registered Radiologic Technologists

What You Will Learn

• Anatomy, physiology, and structural relationships of the human heart and vascular system
• Cardiac anatomy, electro-cardiology, cardiac hemodynamics, and the innervation of the heart
• Methods of hemodynamic data collection and implications in relation to cardiac diseases
• Best practices by observing and participating cardiac EP procedures during your clinical experience, including:
  • Patient care
  • Assessment
  • Surgical procedures
  • Sterilization processes

Class Format

Our 4-course Cardiac EP program designed to prepare or ready existing healthcare staff for the cardiac EP suite.

You will take:

• 3 lecture / lab courses: delivered in a blended format—combining online and face-to-face activities
• 1 clinical practicum: 250 contact hours of work-based learning under direct supervision of clinical professionals

Eligibility Requirements

For the Cardiac EP program you must:

• Be currently credentialed as one of the following:
  • Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with Texas licensure
• Get or provide documentation of the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification with the American Heart Association (AHA)

Course List

• Cardiac Electrophysiology

Costs & Fees

Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.

How to Apply

1. You must be a:
   • Registered Nurse or
   • Registered Radiologic Technologist
2. Review the Information Session Presentation Slides (PDF)Listen.
   • Submit your certification of completion form with your application.
3. Apply to TCC
   • See Continuing Education Student: Getting Started at TCC
4. Download, print and fill out the application when it is available.
5. Email your completed application and supporting documents to TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu.
6. Register for class.
   • Once you have been accepted, you may register for Cardiac EP courses, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
   • Find upcoming classes and register: See How do I search/register for continuing education classes?