| Prerequisites | ||
|---|---|---|
| HSC 100 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSC 101 | Methods of Patient care | 1 |
| PHI 210 | Ethical and Legal Dimensions in the Health Sciences | 1 |
| Total | 3 | |
| Year 1 | Summer I (6 WEEK SEMESTER) | |
| HSC 160 | Rhythm and 12 lead ECG analysis | 3 |
| CVT 204 | Cardiovascular Simulation Lab | 1 |
| CVT 205 | Cardiac invasive procedures | 3 |
| CVT 202 | Introduction to Radiation Physics and Safety | 1 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Year 2 | Fall | |
| CVT 206 | Cardiac A & P | 3 |
| CVT 207 | Advanced Procedures | 3 |
| CVT 217 | Cardiovascular hemodynamics | 3 |
| CVT 212 | Cardiovascular Clinical I | 6 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Year 2 | Spring | |
| CVT 222 | Cardiovascular Clinical II | 6 |
| CVT 219 | Cardiac Arrhythmia Therapies | 3 |
| CVT 225 | Cardiac Pharmacology | 3 |
| CVT 216 | Cardiac Device Theory | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Year 2 | Summer (12 week semester) | |
| CVT 232 | Cardiovascular Clinical III | 3 |
| HSC 200 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | 1 |
| CVT 228 | Radiation Biology | 1 |
| Total | 5 | |
| Total Combined Credits | 46 |
Cardiovascular Technology
With this cardiovascular program, you will play a key role in keeping the body’s hardest-working muscle healthy.
Program Details
A cardiovascular technologist education will prepare you for a career performing invasive procedures on the heart. In cardiovascular technology jobs, you will work alongside cardiologists to perform diagnostic and therapeutic heart procedures. These include diagnostic catheterizations, stent placements and temporary pacemakers.
PA College offers two ways to become an entry-level cardiovascular invasive specialist. Both of our programs offer hands-on experience right away, with access to advanced simulation learning. Work in small classes alongside experienced health care professionals to set yourself up for success.
See the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ job outlook, or read our gainful employment disclosure.
PA College cannot guarantee clinical rotations for students who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine.
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In addition to meeting general admission requirements, applicants must meet the following program-specific requirements:
- Applicants have earned an associate or bachelor’s degree, or have completed a two-year, post-secondary allied health program.
- Applicants must also complete Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with a grade of “C” or better.
Admission Requirements
All program applicants must meet general admission requirements.
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Students already holding an associate or baccalaureate degree, or who will have met the baccalaureate degree requirements from their primary educational program, may apply for the one-year academic certificate program on a space available basis.
