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Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, A.A.S.


ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES- SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH

The Associate of Applied Science in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology is designed to prepare competent entry-level cardiovascular technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.  Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national board examination administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

The program has limited enrollment and prospective students must contact the School of Allied Health admissions office to initiate the application procedure.  All applications are reviewed and evaluated by the faculty committee on admission to the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program.  The committee selects qualified individuals with potential for contributions to the profession.

To be eligible to apply to the Invasise Cardiovascular Technology Associate of Applied Science program students must complete the following prerequisites:

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, the learner will be able to:

  • Apply foundational theory and principles of invasive cardiovascular technology in the clinical environment (SLO #1)
  • Perform in the roles of scrub, circulate, and monitor during the cardiovascular diagnostic and theraputic services (SLO #2)
  • Demonstrate competency in defining and assessing anatomy, pathology, and physiology associated with the cardiovascular system (SLO #3)
  • Assist cardiologists with the performance of cardiac catheterizations and evaluation of hemodynamics (SLO #4)

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES


TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60


NOTE:


See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found by following this link: Transfer List 

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE


TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60