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Invasive Cardiovascular Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 credits)

CIP Code

51.0901

Plan Code: CITICAPT
 

Required Prerequisite Courses

Required Prerequisite Courses (25 credits)

BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5
BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5
CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5
ENGL& 101English Composition I

5
MATH& 146Statistics

5

Allowed substitutions:

*MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics or MATH& 141 Precalculus I

**Any 200-Level CMST& or CMST course may substitute for CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication

Required Core Courses

Quarter 1

CVT 101Foundations of Cardiac Care

3
CVT 102Advanced Human Physiology and Pathology

4
CVT 103Basic Life Support and Technical Skills for Cardiac Professionals

1
CVT 104Acute Coronary Syndrome: Clinical Insights

1
CVT 105Introduction to Cardiovascular Pharmacology

2
CVT 106Fundamentals of Electrocardiography

3

Quarter 2

CVT 111Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures

5
CVT 112Hemodynamics: Principles and Applications

3
CVT 114Advanced Electrocardiography: Technical Skills

1
CVT 115Radiation Safety in Cardiovascular Labs

3
CVT 116Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

2
CVT 123Fundamentals of Medical Physics

3

Quarter 3

CVT 113Advanced Cardiovascular Pharmacology and IV Therapy

2
CVT 121Interventional Cardiology Procedures

4
CVT 122Infection Prevention and Control

4
CVT 124Patient Care in Cardiovascular Settings

2
CVT 125Technical Skills: Cath Lab Procedures and Equipment

2
CVT 126Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

1

Quarter 4

CVT 211Clinical Practice I: Diagnostic Procedures

5
CVT 212Pediatric Cardiology Interventions

3
CVT 213Advanced Interventional Cardiology Techniques

3
CVT 214Electrophysiology and Device Management

4

Quarter 5

CVT 221Interventional Radiology and Peripheral and Vascular Interventions

3
CVT 222Clinical Practice II: Interventions and Electrophysiology

9
CVT 223Advanced Techniques in Cardiovascular Care

2

Quarter 6

CVT 231Healthcare Management, Scope and Roles

1
CVT 232Board Preparation for RCIS Certification

2
CVT 233Clinical Practice III: Advanced Procedures

12

Total Credit Hours: 90