2014-2015 Catalog & Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, AAS


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This program prepares graduates to assist with invasive diagnostic, interventional and electrophysiology procedures in a surgical setting such as a heart catheterization lab. Students will study x-ray technology, medication administration, patient care, and surgical technologies associated with these procedures. There is a strong emphasis on cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac pressures, radiation physics, left and right cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiogram, and commonly utilized equipment. Clinical hands-on experience is a major component of the program.

Clinical Affiliation: Students will be placed in a clinical affiliation for 7 months in medical centers throughout the United States. If a student does not complete specialty cardiovascular classes in three consecutive semesters, faculty and administration will determine whether courses must be repeated before enrolling in clinical internship.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program.

Students who have not completed the pre-requisites listed below are required to take Health Pre-program Preparatory Coursework .  Please see Admissions for additional information.

Beginning in 2015-2016, students will be required to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or complete STI’s HC 106 Certified Nursing Assistant course prior to beginning program-specific coursework.  These students, however, will not be required to take HC 121 and HC 121L Patient Care Techniques I (course and lab).  For more details, please see admissions.

 

   
 

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 99


Prerequisites to Invasive Cardiovascular


Summer Semester


Additional Information


Requirements: Achievement of a grade of “C” or higher for Prerequisites to Invasive Cardiovascular (CHEM, PHYS and MATH), SSS, HC,CV and CVI courses.

Clinical placement by Program Chair.

Registry Requirements: In order to maintain CAAHEP accreditation, all Cardiovascular graduates must take a registry examination at the earliest possible date after completion of the Cardiovascular program.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

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