CVT 114 Program Planner
CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY–INVASIVE TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) DEGREE
Health Sciences Pathway – Program Code #114
Program Planner 2024-2025
PRE- AND CO-REQUISITE COURSEWORK
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Course Number |
General Education Core |
Term/Planning Notes |
Credits |
Pre- / Co-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BIOL-101 or |
General Biology I or |
Completed within 10 years of the first clinical course |
4 |
Prerequisite |
|
BIOL-203 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
Completed within 5 years of the first clinical course |
4 |
Prerequisite |
|
BIOL-204 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
Completed within 5 years of the first clinical course |
4 |
Prerequisite |
|
PHYS-101 |
Technical Physical Science or equivalent |
Completed within 10 years of the first clinical course |
4 |
Prerequisite |
|
Math Core: MATH-132 or MATH-138 or |
Math Core: Topics in Mathematical Literacy or |
|
3-5 |
Prerequisite |
|
ENGL-121 |
College Composition |
|
3 |
Pre- or Co-Requisite |
|
SOCI-101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
|
3 |
Pre- or Co-Requisite |
|
COMM-101 or |
Speech Requirement |
|
3 |
Pre- or Co-Requisite |
*Or approved substitute; General Education Core requirements vary depending on student’s catalog year (see an admissions coach for details)
CLINICAL COURSEWORK
|
Course Number |
Course |
Credits |
Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CARD-120 |
Rhythm Analysis and 12 Lead ECG |
2 |
Spring first 7 week |
|
CARD-121 |
Cardiovascular Assessment Skills Lab |
3 |
Spring first 7 week |
|
CARD-122 |
Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology |
3 |
Spring second 7 week |
|
CARD-124 |
X-Ray Theory for Cardiovascular Technology |
3 |
Spring second 7 week |
|
CARD-123 |
Hemodynamics |
3 |
Summer |
|
CARD-201 |
Cardiovascular Pharmacology |
2 |
Summer |
|
CARD-220 |
Cardiovascular Procedures |
2 |
Fall first 7 week |
|
CARD-221 |
Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures in CVT |
5 |
Fall 15 week |
|
CARD-231 |
Applied Clinical Practicum |
3 |
Fall second 7 week |
|
CARD-222 |
Advanced Intravascular Interventional Procedures |
2 |
Spring 15 week |
|
CARD-223 |
Registry Exam Prep |
2 |
Spring second 7 week |
|
CARD-261 |
Clinical Internship |
7 |
Spring 15 week |
|
Total Program Credits: |
65-67 |
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As of Fall 2022, ALL students are required to show proof of health insurance. HCC does not provide or sponsor health insurance for students.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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If not already an accepted student to Howard Community College (HCC), please submit HCC’s online application for admission, Apply for Credit Programs. Select the CVT-Invasive Technologist area of study, as well as the program code—114.
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Submit official college transcript(s) and Transcript Evaluation Request Form, if transferring courses from other academic institution/s.
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Submit the Cardiovascular Technology-Invasive Technologist Supplemental Application with one-time fee of $25 and two documents verifying residency (Howard County residents only). The online application for Spring admission may be found at www.howardcc.edu/cvtadmissions between June 15 and October 15.
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All pre- and co-requisite courses must be completed with a ‘C’ or higher unless otherwise stated.
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Achieve a cumulative HCC GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Please visit www.howardcc.edu/cvtadmissions for more information and to access program documents.
SELECTION OF STUDENTS:
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Randomized digital lottery systems are held whenever the number of qualified new applicants exceeds the number of available seats.
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Priority is given to applicants with pre- and co-requisites completed by application deadline.
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Within the lottery, students are selected in the following order:
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Howard County residents
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In-state, out-of-county residents
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Out-of-state residents
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Applicants are randomly selected and each qualified applicant is offered a seat or assigned a waitlist number based upon order of selection.
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As seats become available, waitlisted students will be admitted into the program.
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A waitlist will be maintained, but will not roll over to the next year. Students on the waitlist who do not receive a seat will need to submit a new supplemental application during the next application period.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
The Cardiovascular Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology, 1449 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588-1032, 978-456-5594, http://www.jrccvt.org.
QUESTIONS:
Admissions Voicemail: 443-518-4230, email: admissions@howardcc.edu or visit the Office of Admissions and Advising located in the RCF Building, Room 242.
PLEASE NOTE:
A Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check will be required prior to enrollment in any nursing/allied health clinical course in order to ensure the safety of patients in the clinical setting. Students who do not comply with the drug screening and criminal background check are ineligible for placement in clinical agencies and therefore are not able to progress in the clinical nursing/allied health program. Students with a criminal background may be unable to progress in the clinical nursing/allied health program. It is the students’ responsibility to know whether they are eligible for licensure. If a student has a criminal background, it is the students’ responsibility to explore whether the background will prohibit them from being licensed and employed in the health care industry. HCC faculty and staff are NOT able to provide legal advice. If you have any questions about your existing criminal background, you may wish to discuss this with legal counsel.
The college reserves the right to change unilaterally, without notification, any requirement, fee or program if it is deemed necessary.