Pre-Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) (Phase I)
Certificate
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 2 terms day or evening
Program Description:
The Cardiovascular Technologist is a health care professional who, at the direction of a licensed physician, performs diagnostic tests which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and serial follow-up of patients with cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular Technology is a title used to describe two basic areas of expertise: Invasive Cardiology and Non-Invasive Cardiology.
Practical Experience:
Students gain proficiency in interpersonal and technical skills through labs and specialized rotations in (Phase II) Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) courses at Piedmont Technical College.
Professional Opportunities:
There are three main specialty fields within cardiovascular technology practice—vascular technology, echocardiography, and invasive cardiology. EKG technicians, sometimes known as cardiographic technicians, are cardiovascular technicians who are specialists in stress testing, Holter monitors, and EKGs, or electrocardiograms.
Unique Aspects:
The Pre-Cardiovascular Technology Certificate (Phase I) is an articulated program with Piedmont Technical College (PTC). Students complete Phase I courses at SCC and apply to Phase II at PTC. Courses completed in Phase II of the program must be completed at PTC. Acceptance into Phase II is based on PTC’s admission policies. SCC has five (5) reserved slots in the PTC Phase II portion of the program. Students will take courses in various formats such as online, hybrid and on-ground while in the program.
EEDA Career Cluster:
Health Sciences
Course Requirements (followed by credit hours):
A. General Education Courses:
AHS 102 Medical Terminology (3)
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Elective Humanities-Fine Arts (3)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
B. Major Courses:
• All Cardiovascular Technology curriculum courses (Phase II) must be taken at Piedmont Technical College.
C. Electives and/or Additional Courses Required: None
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 23