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(Continued) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Free 1-Hour Information Session Medical Insurance Come learn about the EKG Technician field from an expert. You’ll also get an overview Billing of job opportunities in this growing field. What You Will Learn Call 310-243-3741 to make your reservation. FALL 2015 EKG Technician Certificate of Completion Certificate of Completion EKG Technicians are responsible for Date: Sep 21, 2015 performing electrocardiogram tests in order Time: Mon 6:30pm to monitor and record electrical impulses Location: EE 1209 transmitted by the heart. These tests include Course No.: NMEK 100 Sec 01 basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG Reg. No.: 42753 which records activity for 24-48 hrs.), 12 lead placement and Stress Tests (treadmill). They completion of the program. assist a physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood vessel irregularities. Costs The cost of the program is $999 which Employment Outlook includes the cost of the materials. EKG Technicians work in physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health care SCHEDULED CLASS facilities and organizations. EKG Technicians also work for insurance companies to EKG Technician Certificate establish health and life insurance policies. Noncredit Similar to other growing healthcare Course content includes medical terminology professions, the demand for EKG Technicians specific to the electrocardiography, care and is expected to continue to grow substantially. safety of patients, anatomy of the heart; circulation of the heart and blood vessels, Who Should Attend basic EKG interpretation, preparing a patient This is an entry level program geared towards for an EKG, 12 lead placement, and other students of all ages wanting to enter the EKG roles for the EKG technician. Technician Field. Date: Oct 5 - Nov 30 Time: Mon & Wed 6:30pm-10pm Eligibility Requirements Meetings: 15 (no class 11/11 & 11/25) Students should posses a high school Location: EE1209 diploma and GED. Students should have a Fee: $999 command of the English language. Instructor: Staff Special Features Course No.: NMEK 101 Sec 01 The EKG Technician Certification Program Reg. No.: 42759 includes a graded final exam to help prepare For more information: students for the ASPT – EKG Technician Email [email protected] or Exam. Visit the website www.csudh.edu/ee/EKGtech.html Certificate Requirements A Certificate is awarded upon successful The Program This program is designed to give the students an in-depth understanding of complex issues involved in the medical insurance billing industry. Employment Outlook Medical insurance billing is a stable and lucrative field within the medical industry. The business office of every healthcare provider must provide proper documentation to a number of insurance companies for reimbursement for services. Opportunities for employment of insurance billers include physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals, and medical supply companies. The demand is driven by the growing need for healthcare services of an aging population as well as the need for individuals able to handle the complexities of paper and electronic information. What You Will Learn Students will gain practical knowledge to enhance their understanding of medical insurance billing practices as well as learn skills required to operate efficiently in today’s medical offices, hospitals and clinics. Who Should Attend This program is designed to provide students Notes on chart below: OPEID is institutional code found on IPEDS CIP code may need to be assigned by CO Credential level - post baccalaureate certificate 04 SOC (Standard Operating Code) found at http://www.bls.gov/soc/ O’NET profiles found at http://www.onetonline.org/ Extended Education Gainful Employment Regulation Disclosure Worksheet On-time Completion Rate Median Loan Debt $1,300 90% $12,913 $9,000 $1,200 3,000 95% $5,444 $31,320 $2070 97.5% $10,148 Program OPEID CIP Code Occupation Name and SOC Code O’NET Profiles Tuition/ Books/ Fees Supplies Alcohol and Drug Counseling 114100 51.1501 21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavior Disorder Counselors www.onetonline.org/link/ summary/21-1011.00 $4,625 Communication Sciences & Disorders 114100 51.0203 29-1127.00 Speech-Language Pathologists www.onetonline.org/link/ summary/29-1011.00 Combined Orthotics & Prosthetics 114100 51.2307 29-2091.00 Orthotists and Prosthetists www.onetonline.org/link/ summary/29-2091.00 37 Register by Phone (310) 243-3741 • [email protected] • http://www.csudh.edu/ee