Intracardiac Electrophysiology

The Claude W. Smith M.D School of Cardiovascular Technology at MUSC Health offers a 12-month program in Electrophysiology. The new EP program is currently applying for initial accreditation JRC-CVT.

Upon completion of our program, you'll be prepared to

• Assist Electrophysiologists in performing diagnostic EP studies, cardiac ablations and cardiac rhythm management device implant procedures.
• Work with a highly skilled team to diagnose, treat and/pr prevent cardiac arrhythmia disorders and improve patient’s quality of life.
• Learn to interpret electrocardiography and intracardiac electrogram signals and assess a patient’s physiological and hemodynamic state through state-of-the-art monitoring and x-ray systems.
• Become an eligible candidate to be employed in one of the highest-paying, rewarding, and in-demand careers in healthcare.

Electrophysiology Program Licensure & Certification

Successful completion of the EP program will earn a graduate certificate in Electrophysiology.

Examples of obtainable licensure and/or certification are as follows:

CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) Eligibility

• Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
  
  • A graduate of a NON-programmatically accredited program in Electrophysiology which has a minimum of 800 clinical hours in the specialty in which the examination is being requested
  • RCES5 Supporting Documents
    
    • Completion certificate and/or educational transcript
    • Student Verification Letter
    • Clinical Verification Letter
    • Students applying to take examination prior to graduation will be required to submit this documentation

If you want to learn more about our cardiovascular technology program please contact:

Admissions Coordinator

Mary Dougherty
803-256-5627
doughema@musc.edu

Electrophysiology Program Faculty

EP Curriculum Coordinator
Amanda Wells AS-CVT, RCES, RCIS
Office Number: 803-256-5306
Email Address: wellsam@musc.edu

Program Director

Nikki Cobb  
803-255-2894  
cobbn@musc.edu