Becoming a Cardiac Technician in Queensland

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About this role

Cardiac Technicians conduct tests on patients to record heart activity using specialised equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments in support of Cardiologists and other Medical Practitioners engaged in diagnosing, monitoring and treating heart disease.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Cardiac Technician include:

  • operates equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system
  • records the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Cardiac Technician

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  1. Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

    MSL40122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 3 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

    MSL30122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management

    MSL60122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • Has entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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