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Cardiovascular Technology

cardiovascular technology programs at hcc

Heartfelt care that meets a critical need.

The cardiovascular technology (CVT) programs prepare students for a profession in a multidisciplinary science dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients who have, or may have, cardiac and/or peripheral vascular disease. Here, you will find several academic credit pathways to enter and advance in this in-demand allied health field:

The Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive Technologist associate career degree* will help prepare you to work in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories performing invasive diagnostic tests and procedures under the direction of a physician. Successful graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), required by most employers.
The Cardiac Monitoring and Analysis certificate career program will teach you non-invasive procedures, after which you may apply to take the national exam to become a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT),or apply to advance into HCC's associate degree program.

*Accreditation

Howard Community College Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology. In compliance with JRC-CVT standards, public results for the HCC Cardiovascular Technology program's student outcomes for national credentialing exams pass rate, retention, and positive placement for a 3-year review window are available on the CVT Program Outcomes Report page.
Admissions

Students interested in these or any other HCC allied health or nursing programs should first contact the Office of Admissions and Advising for any requirements and procedures supplemental to HCC's general application and enrollment process. Further information is available from the Nursing and Allied Health Admissions web page, or contacting the Allied Health team at 443-518-4230, admissions@howardcc.edu, or RCF-242.

Accelerated Cardiovascular Program for Hospital Trainees - Certificate (Career), Certificate Program, (career)
Cardiac Monitoring and Analysis - Certificate (Career), Certificate Program, (career)
Cardiovascular Technology–Invasive Technologist - A.A.S. Degree (Career), Associate of Applied Science, (career)