Cardiovascular TechnologyCardiovascular Technology (CVT) is an allied health profession specifically dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients who have or may have cardiac and/or peripheral vascular disease. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCIS) are proficient in the use and application of analytical equipment. They prepare patients for diagnostic and intervention procedures and examine patients at the request or direction of physicians. Through sampling and recording, technologists provide a foundation of data from which precise anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be established.
Cardiovascular Technology has been designated as a Statewide Instructional Program. Legal residents of Maryland can enroll in the CVT program at the in-county tuition rate, and are entitled to the same admissions benefits for clinical coursework as in-county residents.
Steps to Apply to the CVT Program
- Complete general admissions procedures, including the HCC application for admission.
- Take placement tests, if necessary: Students may be exempt from the placement test if they have transcripts showing completion of college-level English and/or math at another institution OR have standardized test scores, such as SAT math and verbal scores above 550.
- Submit an official high school transcript or GED Certificate.
- Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended: Fill out an official transcript evaluation form and submit to the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242).
- Complete specific prerequisite coursework before enrolling in CVT and other supporting classes. Please refer to the CVT brochure for detailed information on the specific courses that must be completed before enrolling in CVT classes.
- You must complete and submit the appropriate supplemental CVT application and $25 application fee to the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242). The application period for Spring 2010 will be July 1 - December 1, 2009.
CVT Brochure and Applications
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