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Cardiovascular Technology–Invasive Technologist - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

Application Code 114

For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.

This area of study prepares students to enter the allied health career field of cardiovascular technology to gather data and perform various cardiac and/or vascular diagnostic tests and procedures under the direction of a physician. The invasive technologist may be found in cardiac catheterization, blood gas, and electrophysiology laboratories. Working in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, operating area, and/or electrophysiology laboratory, the technologist utilizes x-ray and monitoring equipment in performing invasive diagnostic tests to determine the condition of the patient’s heart. New therapeutic steps may be taken to treat an existing condition during the catheterization procedure. The program is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

General Education Core

Composition

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3 credits

Humanities, Arts and Literature

Course NumberTitleCredits
SPCH-110Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

Social Sciences

Course NumberTitleCredits
SOCI-101Introduction to Sociology

3 credits

Science

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-101General Biology I

4 credits

-or

BIOL-107Fundamentals of Microbiology

4 credits

BIOL-203Anatomy and Physiology I

4 credits

BIOL-101, BIOL-107, BIOL-203: Admission to this area of study is based upon successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-107, and BIOL-203, BIOL-204, PHYS-101, and Mathematics Core. Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five years prior to admission to the first cardiovascular course. BIOL-101 or 107 and PHYS-101 must be completed within ten years prior to admission. Anatomy and Physiology I and II must be completed within five years prior to beginning CVT course work. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Mathematics

Course NumberTitleCredits
-Mathematics Core Course

3-5

Required Courses Related to Major

Required Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
PHYS-101Technical Physical Science

4 credits

BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4 credits

CARD-120Rhythm Analysis & 12-LEAD ECG

2 credits

CARD-121Cardiovascular Assessment Skills Lab

3 credits

CARD-122Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology

3 credits

CARD-123Hemodynamics

3 credits

CARD-124X-Ray Theory for Cardiovascular Technology

3 credits

CARD-201Cardiovascular Pharmacology

2 credits

CARD-220Cardiovascular Procedures

2 credits

CARD-221Diagnostic & Interventional Prodecures

8 credits

CARD-222Advanced Intravascular Interventional Procedures

4 credits

CARD-231Applied Clinical Practicum

3 credits

CARD-261Clinical Internship

4 credits

A grade of “C” or better is required in cardiovascular, mathematics, and science courses.

PHYS-101 and BIOL-204: Admission to this area of study is based upon successful completion of BIOL-101 or 107, and BIOL-203, BIOL-204, PHYS-101, and Mathematics Core. Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five years prior to admission to the first cardiovascular course. BIOL-101 or 107 and PHYS-101 must be completed within ten years prior to admission. Anatomy and Physiology I and II must be completed within five years prior to beginning CVT course work. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

CARD-121: Students will be expected to participate in four 8-hour days of clinical experience during the semester in addition to scheduled class time. A health form is required.

CARD-231: Students will be assigned to a clinical agency for the month of January, between the third and fourth semesters. Clinical experience is 40 hours per week.

Total Credit Hours: 65-67