Cardiology / EMT

Students in the Cardiology program learn the fundamentals of the healthcare field, including, emergency care, patient assessment, vital signs and many other patient related skills.

Through project-based learning, Cardiology students will have the opportunity to take on a variety of real-world healthcare simulations in collaboration with their instructor and classmates.

Through work-based learning, Cardiology students may have the opportunity to complete a job shadow at a local healthcare facility or ambulance service.

Students completing the Cardiology program at the EACC will be prepared and have the required knowledge for the next step in their career journey, whether it’s college or directly into the career field.

During their first year at the EACC, Cardiology students will have the opportunity to earn 21.5 college credits through dual enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College, at no charge to the student/family and by simply successfully completing the EACC program.

Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to test for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), EKG Certification (NHA certification), and Phlebotomy Certification (NHA certification).

Additionally, students who return for the second year and complete additional Ivy Tech courses such as ENG 111 and IVYT 106 either through their home high school, EACC, or Ivy Tech can earn Healthcare Specialist Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech Community College.