Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Winter 2019
Spokane Community College
- 1810 North Greene Street
- Spokane, WA 99217-5399
- https://scc.spokane.edu/
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Additional Costs
Books | $1000 |
Supplies and Equipment | $150 |
Misc. Fees* | $435 |
* Estimate for seven quarters. Misc fee includes: insurance, national certification exam, physical exam |
Program Description
The invasive cardiovascular technologist is a health care professional who, through the use of specific high-technology equipment and at the direction of a qualified physician, performs procedures on patients leading to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease.As a member of the cardiac catheterization team, the cardiovascular technologist is a surgical scrub assistant, monitors the patient's condition and operates other "CATH Lab." equipment.
The most important "CATH Lab" studies are coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (where stents, balloons, plaque removal devices, and other treatments to restore blood flow are deployed), right heart catheterization (where blood flow measurements are made), electrophysiology (where irregular heartbeats are created, studied and treated) and pacemaker implantations.
The invasive cardiovascular technologist also works with physicians during critical times during heart attacks by restoring blood flow to diseased areas of the heart. They assist with percutaneous revascularization, give clot-dissolving drugs, and operate cardiac assist pumps.
The first year of the Invasive Cardiovascular program teaches basic sciences and cardiology and is combined with the Noninvasive Cardiovascular program. In the second year, the Invasive students concentrate on the technical duties of a cardiac catheterization technologist and spend time working in local hospital cardiac laboratories.
Upon completion of the didactic training (six quarters), the student selects an out-of-town medical center where he/she will complete the final quarter of clinical internship. Students may take the CCI National Registry Exam upon graduation. The program is the only CAAHEP approved invasive technology program in the northwestern United States. The Cardiovascular Technology Programs (Invasive and Noninvasive) are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Cardiovascular Technology (www.jrccvt.org). JRC-CVT 6 Pine Knoll Dr. Beverly, MA 01915-1425
- High school diploma or GED certificate required
- Appropriate math score
- Self-place into English
- Computer skills recommended
- Active e-mail account recommended
- A 2.0 grade must be maintained quarterly in each course before proceeding to the next quarter.
- Students may repeat an invasive cardiovascular course once, but it must be repeated within two years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate collaboration and effective communication among all health care team members in the delivery of cardiac care in all patient settings.
- Analyze information and research and apply it in the health care setting.
- Apply the principles of cultural awareness formulating appropriate modifications to health care plans to accommodate cultural differences.
- Design and implement appropriate treatment plans in all healthcare settings where cardiac care is delivered.
- Apply advanced cardiac care competencies in all health care settings.
Career Opportunities
Continued technological advances in cardiac diagnosis and therapy have created steady demands for trained technologists with few training programs available. Placement of graduates in good paying jobs approaches 100 percent. Positions are available in hospitals and medical centers and are plentiful outside of the Spokane area.POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: cardiovascular technologist, hemodynamic monitor technologist, cardiac catheterization technologist, electrophysiology technologist
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.