INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY (CVT) PROGRAM
WHAT DO CVTS DO?
Cardiovascular Technologists (CVT) are highly skilled professionals trained to work alongside Cardiologists to perform invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. They partake in procedures like cardiac pacemaker insertion and stent implants.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program provides students the opportunity to develop skills in the preparation and monitoring of the patient during these diagnostic and therapeutic exams. Students in the program complete CVT courses delivered in an online environment by one of the EPiC colleges within the consortium. Throughout the program, students are provided with hands-on experience in cooperation with various hospitals under the direction of the Program Director, program faculty, clinical instructor, and technologists
CLINICAL
Clinical education courses are arranged through the EPiC Consortium’s educational coordinator in collaboration with the CVT departments of affiliating hospitals. Clinical learning experiences are provided by affiliating hospitals. Didactic learning experiences occur through an online environment and in-person laboratory practice. Both are equally important to the development of the competent cardiovascular technologist.
POST-GRADUATE OUTCOMES
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National Board Certification Examination to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
PROGRAM COURSEWORK
FIRST SEMESTER
CVT 100: Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits) CVT 110: Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures and Lab Sectional anatomy (4 credits) CVT 115: Rhythm and ECG (1 credit) CVT 120 Hemodynamics (2 credits)
SECOND SEMESTER
PL 206: Biomedical Ethics (3 credits) CVT 112: Cardiovascular Interventional Procedures and Lab (4 credits) CVT 215: Radiation Physics and Protection (4 credits) CVT 130: Clinical Practicum I (3 credits)
RELEVANT PROGRAM DOCUMENTS
For Additional Program Information, Please Contact:
Rachel Morairty at: rachelmorairty@grcc.edu
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the Community College Logo above (under “IN PARTNERSHIP WITH”). You will be directed to the admission personnel at the College you would like to apply through.
THIRD SEMESTER
CVT 205: Cardiovascular Pharmacology (1 credit) CVT 207: Intro to Electrophysiology (2 credits) CVT 230: Clinical Practicum II (4 credits)
FOURTH SEMESTER
CVT 210: Cardiovascular Advanced Interventional Procedures (1 credit) CVT 211: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (3 credits) CVT 220: Critical Care Applications (3 credits) CVT 231: Clinical Practicum III (4 credits) CVT 240: CVT Board Preparation (1 credit)