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Cardiovascular Technology
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Cardiovascular Technology
https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/healthsciences/cardiovascular-technology
The Cardiovascular Technology Program trains students to obtain the necessary skills to perform the delicate and advanced skills of a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). These specialists are trained to assist the cardiologist with cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology procedures. These include but are not limited to angioplasty, coronary stent implantation, ablation procedures, or pacemaker insertions.
The three-semester core curriculum plan allows the graduate student to obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree. After completion of the program, the student is able sit for the national certification as a RCIS.
Admissions Criteria
- Age: 18 by the time clinical rotation occurs
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent on file with the NWCC Office of Admissions and Records.
- Have a NWCC ID (see below how to get an NWCC ID)
- ACT: 18 or greater or has a Bachelor’s degree
Complete: online application for the Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program https://nwcc.wufoo.com/forms/mi4hblj0m89tb5/
Admissions to the college does not guarantee admission to program. You must first be accepted to the college before completing the CVT application. If you do not have an NWCC ID you must be accepted to NWCC.
Complete the steps for application to NWCC at https://www.northwestms.edu/admissions.
Applications: Open
Curriculum Information:
Students must pass the following courses before starting the technical core courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture and Lab with a grade of C or higher
- Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture and Lab with a grade of C or higher
- College Algebra with a grade of C or higher
Campus Location: DeSoto Center-Southaven
Degree: Associate Degree of Applied Science
Examination: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Cardiovascular Technology Faculty:
Troy Day, Director
662.280.6154
wday@northwestms.edu
Kristin Murphy, Faculty
662.996.1920
krmurphy@northwestms.edu
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