CT13 Cardiovascular Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
7 Terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
70 |
Program Description
The Cardiovascular Technology program is a sequence of courses that provide educational opportunities to individuals in didactic and clinical environments that will enable them to obtain skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to graduate and become successful entry-level Cardiovascular Technologist specializing in Invasive Cardiac Catheterization. Cardiovascular Technology is a health technology profession centered on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac diseases. A cardiovascular technologist performs examinations at the request or under direct supervision of a physician, is proficient in the use of analytical equipment, and provides a foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be made.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national board examination administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Admission Requirements
- Entry into this program is based on competitive admissions criteria
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet overall PSB (Psychological Services Bureau)
Students will be required to have a minimum grade of C in each core course and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Those who receive a grade below a C on any course may remove themselves from the track progression in the program and may have to wait until the course is offered again (usually the next year) to apply to repeat the course. Admission back into the program is dependent upon space available at the time the course is offered. Students are allowed to complete one Natural Science/Mathematics (MATH 1127 OR PHYS 1110/L) with Cardiovascular Technology program after program acceptance.
The student will be required to take the PSB (Psychological Services Bureau) Examination, which will be a part of the admission criteria. The student’s GPA and PSB combined score will help determine admission into the Cardiovascular Technology program. Students will be placed on the program-ready list according to their program-ready date. All core courses and the PSB exam must be completed before the student is placed on the program-ready list. The student will then complete a program-ready application. Applicants will be accepted into the Cardiovascular Technology program for fall term. Ten students will be selected for each fall cohort; the cohort number is determined by clinical affiliate availability.
Program Length
Program length includes prerequisite core completion PLUS four terms of occupational (CAVT) courses.
Prerequisites
Length of time to complete prerequisites varies depending on applicant’s core course progression, transfer credits, and/or testing results.
Program Courses
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
*Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term
Third Term
Fourth Term
Fifth Term
Sixth Term
Seventh Term