Health Sciences - Programs of Study

Accelerated Cardiovascular
Program for Hospital Trainees Certificate (Career)
Application Code 134
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room ST-149—443-518-1560.

This certificate prepares students to meet the theoretical, technical, and clinical responsibilities associated with the cardiovascular field. To be eligible for this certificate, a student must be assigned by an employer to a cardiac catheterization laboratory setting. The clinical environment combines innovative procedures and state-of-the-art equipment and provides the opportunity to work with other health professionals in providing cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional therapies. Graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

		Credits
BIOL-101*	General Biology I
	OR
BIOL-107*	Fundamentals of Microbiology	4
BIOL-203*	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL-204*	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
PHYS-101*	Technical Physical Science	4
CARD-120	Rhythm Analysis and 12 Lead ECG	2
CARD-121**	Cardiovascular Assessment Skills Lab	3
CARD-122	Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology	3
CARD-123	Hemodynamics	3
CARD-124	X-Ray Theory for Cardiovascular Technology	3
CARD-201	Cardiovascular Pharmacology	2
CARD-220	Cardiovascular Procedures	2
CARD-221	Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures in CVT	8
CARD-222	Advanced Intravascular Interventional
	Procedures	4
		46

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Program Name:

Accelerated Cardiovascular Program for Hospital Trainees (#134)

Program Length (Credits/Weeks):

34 credits /30 weeks with spring start

CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code:

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity

51.0901 Cardiovascular Technology/Technology

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s):

29-2031.00 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

SOC Occupation(s):

Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT), Cardiovascular Technician, Cardiology Technician, Cardiac Technician, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), EKG/ECG Technician (Electrocardiogram Technician), Echocardiographer, Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Technician), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Cardiopulmonary Technician

SOC Occupation(s) Links:

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2031.00#Tasks

Tuition & Fees*:

Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below)

In-County

Out-of-County

Out-of-State

$6,323.85

$9,544.20

$11,264.20

Books & Supplies*:

Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program

$1121

*For completion within published program length

Additional information about costs can be found on pages 23-24 of the 2012-2013 Catalog

Median Loan Debt, Title IV:

Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program

Not required due to number of students in program

Median Loan Debt, Private Loans:

Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program

Not required due to number of students in program

Median Loan Debt, Institutional

Not required due to number of students in program

On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials

On-Time Completion Rate: (2011-2012 program graduates)

Not required due to number of students in program

Placement Rate:

Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description:

Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Disclaimers:

Please note that information above is based on the following:

“Full-Time” enrollment status
Placement into college-level courses
Beginning the program during a fall term and completing courses in the appropriate sequence over major terms.

Effective: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012