Programs of Study
Cardiovascular Technology (A45170)
| Description | Cardiovascular Technology is an allied health career that prepares individuals to develop technical and cognitive skills necessary to perform procedures leading to diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular heart disease. Course work emphasizes technical skill development with application of concepts of echocardiography, exercise stress testing, electrocardiography, cardiac catheterization, blood gases, electrophysiology, and anatomy and physiology. Graduates selecting the non-invasive track may be eligible for the Noninvasive Registry to become a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist. Graduates selecting the invasive track may be eligible for the Invasive Registry to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. |
| Award | The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Cardiovascular Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. |
| Admissions | • Applicants must have completed the following course prior to entry into the Cardiovascular Technology Program: If this chemistry requirement is not met, applicant must satisfactorily complete a chemistry course prior to the March deadline or it may be taken in Spring Term. If Chemistry is taken in the Spring Semester and the student is accepted into the program, their final acceptance into the Program will be contingent on receiving a grade of “C” or higher in the chemistry course during the Spring Semester. Seat is forfeited if the grade of “C” or higher is not achieved. If you have completed CHM 131 with a laboratory component or higher with a grade “C” or higher, the five-year limit will be waived for prerequisite admission requirements. This higher-level chemistry course will be substituted for curriculum and graduation requirements for CHM 130/130A. • Complete CPCC application. • Pick up copy of CVT admission information. • Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check Course Descriptions. |
| Notes | In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs of this program include the following: scrubs, lab coat; CVT patch; student picture ID; a physical examination including drug screening test; immunizations such as tetanus toxoid, hepatitis B vaccinations; TB test; blood test (VDRL, rubella titer, etc.), and current CPR certification. |
| Contact Info | The Cardiovascular Technology program is in the Nursing, Human Services and Early Childhood Education Division. For more information, call 704.330.6496 or 704.330.6285. The Cardiovascular Technology program Admission packet may be downloaded from www.cpcc.edu/cvt. |
| Web Site | www.cpcc.edu/cvt |
| Course Requirements |
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