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.
12 months: Please note: The AS program is taught online with clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals in various geographical locations.
Possible Careers
Cardiac Cath Labs, Hospital and Clinical settings, Sales positions for Bio-technology companies.
Application Deadlines
January 1 to June 30 with a March 31 priority deadline
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
Humanities
Medical Terminology
Electives to reach a total of 39 quarter units of prerequisites (26 semester)
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 2020-2021
Year of Program:
Year 1
Year 2
Tuition
$24,500
$5,880
Fees
$2,715
$905
Books & Supplies
$1,312
$438
Instruments
—
—
Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms)
—
—
Total
$28,527
$7,223
Notes
Expected costs for the 2020-2021 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 2020-2021, off campus, with a roommate
Year of Program:
Year 1
Year 2
Months enrolled
9
3
Room & Board
$12,645
$4,215
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.
