Bill A. Mckee, Clinical Specialist, Medtronic

"Attending ATI was the best career decision I have made.  ATI provided the best opportunity to set myself up for success in the CRM industry."

Steve Johnson, Regional Manager, Boston Scientific CRM

"I am proud of the fact that I can claim the honor of being a graduate of ATI. Although I had no prior clinical knowledge, the school, through the instruction of Mark, Jim, and Rick gave me tools I needed to become an effective member of the CRM community. Prior to the school, CRM representatives were usually selected from “Drug Rep”, Nursing, or clinic backgrounds. I was blessed with the unique distinction of being the first student hired directly to industry. As I travel throughout the country in my current position, I am constantly amazed to meet ATI graduates in almost every city I have worked in."

Jim Brubaker, Field Clinical Engineer, Impulse Dynamics

"It is extremely important to include practical hands on field experiences during the training. All the didactic class room studies begin to come together as students apply their new knowledge in real clinical settings. My goal is to provide experiences for the student to "be the rep" and take the lead as much as possible allowing them to feel the role and challenge their new skills helping them discover new things to learn during live scenarios."

Rick Lewis, Sales Representative, Medtronic

"…I can simply say what I tell most people who ask me about ATI.  I usually say, "ATI was more than a pacemaker school experience, it was a LIFE experience for me and my family."  The knowledge I received at ATI from both the classroom and clinical experiences has given me a tremendous advantage at jumpstarting my career with Medtronic."

Todd Watson, Clinical Specialist, Medtronic

"ATI not only taught me the technical aspect of pacing, but taught me how to treat the patient and not just the device.  I now have a well rounded knowledge of the cardiac field.  I enjoy working in a clinical role because I get to treat patients on a daily basis, which I never dreamed I would be able to do with my engineering degree.  ATI gave me the opportunity for a unique role in the medical community, where I can truly make a difference in people's lives every day."

Megan Fruchte, Clinician for Upstate Cardiology

"ATI gave me the opportunity to pursue and attain my goal to enter the CRM industry. The training and coaching provided was first class. I hold the teachers at ATI in the highest regard and value their friendship. Overall it was a great experience and a life changing event in my career."

Mike Crouch, San Antonio District Manager, Medtronic

"Our experience at ATI was life changing...the education gained is equivalent to years of industry experience putting us ahead of a highly competitive curve. Additionally, the friendships formed at ATI opened many doors and allowed us to move all over the world."

Sascha & Elizabeth Schnur

"We think ATI is great: wonderful facilities, flexible learning, knowledgeable instructors, and practical application. From our experiences here, we will be able to add real value to our company."

Guidant Marketing Group

"I feel much more comfortable doing a pacemaker check and I feel much more confident when I work with patients and physicians. I would recommend this program to others entering the field."

FCR

"I wanted to take the time to express my gratitude to all of you for the wonderful experience during my two weeks there. I can say, without a doubt, that ATI is the finest educational experience I have encountered since becoming an RN. It could not have been any better. These feelings have been conveyed to my superiors, so expect to see my colleague for the Jump Start program, hopefully this summer."

Device Nurse, Cardiology Clinic

"I hope things are going well. I thought I would share with you a dose of reality I received today. We received a call from a cardiologist to see a patient that was not expected to live much longer and did not want to be resuscitated. His wife had requested that his defibrillator be turned off. I spent 45 minutes explaining to his wife and children what would happen if he had another ventricular event. The family discussed the decision and then told me to proceed with turning the device off. The gravity of the moment was overwhelming. This job is a life and death situation. Welcome to pacing. Tell all of your classes to get ready. I am grateful for the training that you have provided."

Sales Rep

"The faculty was extremely adaptive to our needs. Their knowledge was extensive and their ability to convey it was exceptional."

Device Nurse, The Heart and Vascular Center