Health Sciences - Program of Study

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and Interventional Therapies A Certificate of Proficiency (Career)
Application Code 116
For Curriculum Information Contact the Health Sciences Division—Room ST-149—443-518-4832

This program prepares certified radiographers to meet the technical and clinical responsibilities associated with the cardiovascular fi eld. The clinical environment combines innovative procedures and state-of-the-art equipment for a vast range of experience. Opportunity exists to work with other health professionals in providing cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional therapies. Graduates may apply to take the examination in Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology to become a Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist (CVRT), and a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
		Credits

CARD-120	Rhythm Analysis & 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 Intravacsular Interventional Procedures	5
CARD-231**	Applied Clinical Practicum	3
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Students will be expected to participate in four 8-hour days of clinical experience during the semester in addition to scheduled class time. A health form is required. *Students will be assigned to a clinical agency for the month of January, between the third and fourth semesters. Clinical experience is 40 hours per week.

Gainful Employment Disclosures

Print Disclosure

Program Name:

Cardiovascular Technology For Health Professionals (#128)

Program Length (Credits/Weeks):

37 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

$5,985.41

$10,718.41

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

Written Arrangements

Agency	Address	City	State	Zip	One-Way Mileage	Cost@$0.555 per mile
Lifestar Response	3710 Commerce Drive, Suite 1006	Baltimore	MD	21227	18.83	$10.45
Baltimore City Fire Department	401 East Fayette Street EMS-6TH FLOOR	Baltimore	MD	21202	22.28	$12.37
Centennial Medical Group	Chartwell Professional Center 8186 Lark Brown Rd. Suites 201 & 202	Elkridge	MD	21075	6.83	$3.79
Howard County Fire & Rescue	6751 Columbia Gateway Dr. Suite 400	Columbia	MD	21046	6.75	$3.75
Howard County General Hospital	5755 Cedar Lane	Columbia	MD	21201-1596	1.36	$ 0.75
Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center	4940 Eastern Avenue	Baltimore	MD	21224	25.51	$ 14.16
Mercy Medical Center	301 St. Paul Place	Baltimore	MD		22.4	$ 12.43
Northwest Hospital Center	5401 Old Court Road	Randallstown	MD	21133	18.03	$ 10.01
OAKCREST VILLAGE						$ 0.56
Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services	100 Communications Drive	Centreville	MD	21617	61.12	$ 33.92
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center/UMMS	22 S. Greene Street, RM T3R82A	Baltimore	MD	21201-1595	21.27	$ 11.80
Riderwood Village	3160 Gracefield Road	Silver Spring	MD	20904	14.01	$ 7.78
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore	2401 West Belvedere Avenue	Baltimore	MD	21201-1598	20.73	$ 11.51