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The Cardiovascular Technology Program is designed to offer students the opportunity to obtain an Associate in Science Degree in Cardiovascular Technology. The Cardiovascular Technologist is employed in cardiac catheterization laboratories, cardiac ultrasound laboratories and in cardiac non-invasive laboratories. The Cardiovascular Technology Program is fully accredited for invasive cardiology by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Our specialty of invasive cardiology will prepare the graduate to function in all aspects in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Cardiovascular Technologists perform diagnostic cardiac catheterization studies on patients in order to quantify cardiac disease including coronary arteriography, hemodynamic monitoring and analysis, and electrophysiology studies. They also assist the cardiologist in interventional procedures including coronary angioplasty, rotablator procedures, intra-coronary stenting, pacemaker insertion, and radiofrequency ablation.
A freshman class begins each Fall semester. Currently 20 freshmen are accepted each year. Class size is limited by the number of cardiology laboratories in the clinical affiliates needed for the training of students. Students will have the opportunity to practice cardiac catheterization procedures in our “on campus” cath lab prior to entering the clinical component of the curriculum. Graduates are eligible to take the national registry examination as offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International. The successful candidate will receive the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential. Students also will have the opportunity to gain Echocardiography instruction and experience as an elective component of this program.
Limited Admission Program
The Cardiovascular Technology Program is a limited admission program. The criteria for admission are available through the program office or through the Health Professions office at (239)-489-9255.
