Become a Telemetry Technician 

The Telemetry Technician program prepares students with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment in hospitals (Patient care area, centralized telemetry center), offices of physicians, outpatient care centers, diagnostic labs, and all other ambulatory healthcare services. Upon successful completion of the Telemetry Technician Program, the student will qualify for the National Certification Examination for Telemetry Technician and employment as an entry-level Telemetry Technician.

  • Program Length:

    two-course sequence (8 units) pass/no pass course

    HLSC 112 – EKG Technician – 4 Units

    HLSC 120 - Telemetry Technician Course – 4 Units

  • Course Completion:
    • Low Unit Certificate of Achievement

What is a Telemetry Technician?

Telemetry Technicians are an integral part of a cardiovascular healthcare team. Telemetry Technicians are responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring, administering a variety of vital tests on a patient's pulmonary or cardiovascular system for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. Typical services and responsibilities of a Telemetry Technician include:

  • Performing electrocardiograms
  • Recognizing abnormal heart rhythms
  • Assisting with cardiac monitoring
  • Ensuring appropriate lead placement when performing electrocardiograms
  • Entering patient data into electronic health record or other patient data system

Application Process

The online application for the Telemetry Technician course will be available during the application cycle.  The application cycle will close when enough candidates to fill the section(s) have been selected.  It is important to read through all of the information prior to applying.

To qualify for certification, prospective students must provide proof of successfully completing a HLSC 112 Electrocardiogram (EKG) course offered in the Pasadena City College Electrocardiogram (EKG) Program or equivalent Electrocardiogram (EKG) course.

Application Dates:

October 25 - November 15

Admission to the program will begin with the first courses in the Spring semester

All materials must be received by the deadline date. Applications and transcripts are not accepted late.

  • October 25- November 15: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the course in the Spring semester, if selected.

View Admission Requirements

Note: Applicants must be 18 years or older, provide proof of U.S. High School graduation, GED or Foreign Equivalency Report (requires translation). Additionally, prospective students must provide proof of educational transcripts that indicates they have successfully completed a HLSC 112 Electrocardiogram (EKG) course offered in the Pasadena City College Electrocardiogram (EKG) Program or equivalent.

The TelemtetryTechnician course clinical sites require anyone assisting with the provision of care within their facility or completing clinical rotations to be 18 years or older.  In order to successfully complete the Telemetry Technician course, you must complete both the theory and clinical components of the course.