Overview
The Associate of Science in Cardiovascular Technology degree is designed to prepare cardiovascular technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. As allied health professionals, cardiovascular technologists play a vital role in assisting physicians with the diagnosis and interventional treatment of patients suffering from cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. The program offers a robust curriculum that provides both simulated and real-world training in all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, from invasive cardiology (cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology) to non-invasive cardiology (echocardiography, electrocardiography). Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, pharmacology, electrocardiography, and advanced techniques in echocardiography and cardiac catheterization. The program places a strong emphasis on quality control and safety and also provides instruction in medical ethics and patient care. Instruction is delivered through a blend of group-paced lectures, demonstrations, online materials, and lab practice. A comprehensive pre-clinical review prepares students for clinical training, which takes place at military or civilian treatment facilities and includes hands-on instruction in both invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular medicine.
Accreditation or Related Information: The Cardiovascular Technologist Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (WWW.CAAHEP.ORG) upon the recommendations of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (WWW.JRCCVT.ORG). Programmatic accreditation is maintained through the Medical Education Training Campus (METC).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th Street North, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727)210-2350
Credentialing Information: Graduates of the Cardiovascular Technologist program are eligible to apply for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) and Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) credentials through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (WWW.CCI-ONLINE.ORG).
Navy Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Communication - Oral
Communication - Written
| ENG 1301 | English Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Math
Quantitative Science - Natural Science
| CVTT 1304 | Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology with Lab | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Health Science
Human Science - Humanities
| CVTT 1301 | Essentials of Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Human Science - Social Science
| MILS 1301 | Military Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Major Requirements:
| CVTT 1120 | Cardiovascular Radiography Equipment and Methodology | 1 |
| CVTT 1140 | Cardiovascular Pathophysiology with Lab | 1 |
| CVTT 1202 | Physics for the Health Sciences | 2 |
| CVTT 1203 | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | 2 |
| CVTT 1204 | Diagnostic Electrocardiography I with Lab | 2 |
| CVTT 1206 | Electrophysiology with Lab | 2 |
| CVTT 1305 | Diagnostic Electrocardiography II with Lab | 3 |
| CVTT 1350 | Cardiac Catheterization with Lab | 3 |
| CVTT 2102 | Pre-clinical and Registry Assessment | 1 |
| CVTT 2158 | Blood Gas Analysis | 1 |
| CVTT 2501 | Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical I | 5 |
| CVTT 2502 | Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical II | 5 |
| CVTT 2503 | Catheterization Clinical Rotation I | 5 |
| CVTT 2504 | Diagnostic Echocardiography with Lab | 5 |
| CVTT 3401 | Catheterization Clinical Rotation III | 4 |
| CVTT 3501 | Catheterization Clinical Rotation II | 5 |
| CVTT 3601 | Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical III | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 53 |
Total Credit Hours: 74