Program Description
Electrophysiology (EP) is an emerging healthcare science and therapy. EP is a subspecialty of cardiology that focuses on diagnosing and treating cardaic arrhythmias. Technologists assist the cardiologist during diagnostic and invasive procedures including programmed electrical stimulation, sterile scrub technique, electro-anatomical 3D mapping, catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythimias and device implantation for cardiac rhythm management such as pacemakers and other advanced implantable devices.Program Length
12 months: Please note: The AS program is taught on the LLU Campus while the Certification program is offered online.Possible Careers
Cardiac Cath Labs, Hospital and Clinical settings, Sales positions for Bio-technology companies.Application Deadlines
| Quarter | Application Open | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn of 2019 | Sep 4, 2018 | — | Jul 31, 2019 |
Admissions Requirements
- Minimum G.P.A. is 2.4
- Prerequisites should be completed
Prerequisites
- Religion: 4 units per year of attendance at a Seventh-day Adventist college or university
- High school algebra or intermediate algebra in college
- Anatomy and physiology
- Introductory chemistry
- Introductory physics or high school physics
- Choose one from the following: general psychology, general sociology, cultural anthropology
- English composition, complete sequence
- Introduction to computers, college or high school
- Humanities
- Medical Terminology
- Electives to meet the minimum total requirement of 34 quarter (51 semester) units
Integrating faith and health
Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.
Expected Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2019-2020
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,010 | $5,390 |
| Fees | $2,640 | $880 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,275 | $425 |
| Instruments | — | — |
| Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms) | — | — |
| Total | $27,925 | $6,695 |
Notes
Expected costs for the 2019-2020 academic year are based on full time attendance. From year to year, increases are anticipated consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
The cost of attendance varies from year to year. Please contact the department for up-to-date costs.Estimated Living Expenses
Academic Year 2019-2020, off campus, with a roommate
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Months enrolled | 9 | 3 |
| Room & Board | $11,655 | $3,885 |
| Transportation | $2,880 | $960 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,070 | $690 |
Notes
- Amounts are what a student can apply to borrow for the number of months shown in each academic year based on living off campus with a roommate and not with a relative.
- International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on the numbers listed here.
- In general, to qualify for financial aid a student must be enrolled at least half time taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.
