The Cardiovascular Technology program trains technologists to operate sophisticated equipment in assisting physicians with diagnosing and treating patients with cardiac disease. The primary focus is on invasive cardiology procedures. The technologists are trained to work in a cardiac catheterization laboratory where they prepare patients for and assist the physician with a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures usually performed via radiologically-guided catheters and other instrumentation. Most cardiovascular technologists work in hospital cardiology departments, while some work in cardiologists’ offices, cardiac rehabilitation centers, or ambulatory surgery centers. This curriculum was written to meet the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Standards and Guidelines for Cardiovascular Technologists. Graduates of this two-year program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Cardiovascular Technology and are eligible to make application to sit for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Exam. Industry standards are based on the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Examination Outline.
Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology program is very competitive. A new cohort is accepted each fall semester.
Applications are available from the CVT faculty and will be accepted until Friday before Spring Break of the preceding year. If a student has been removed or has voluntarily withdrawn from the CVT program for any reason, that student may be allowed to re-apply once within a two year period beginning the date of having been removed or voluntarily withdrawing from the program. Re-application does not in any way guarantee re-admission.
Special Admissions Requirements: Persons interested in enrolling in the Cardiovascular Technology Program must apply through the program director and will be notified by him regarding acceptance. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. Because of limited enrollment, if the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, students will be selected on a competitive basis by an admissions committee.
Admission requirements include:
- Complete prerequisite courses: Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab, Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab, College Algebra.
- Completed Cardiovascular Technology Program application.
- Minimum ACT composite of 18.
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