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 2011-2012 Catalogue (http://www.howardcc.edu/academics/program_information/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 Load 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

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: (2010-2011 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