Invasive Cardiovascular Technology - El Centro College

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology from El Centro College is a Campus Certificate Cardiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Advanced Technical Certificate is for a student having at least a previous Associate Degree in a designated allied health field or associate degree nursing, or a B.S. degree with a major in a science discipline. Potential students will be considered on an individual basis to determine if they have an adequate background in anatomy, physiology, and math. A background in basic ECGs and pharmacology is also required, which may be verified by either college-level coursework or job skills tested by examination. Basic ECG and pharmacology assessment examinations will be available by special request. A minimum passing grade of 70% is required on the appropriate test(s) and test results must be included with program application material submitted to the Health Occupations Admissions Office prior to the application deadline. If minimum score(s) are not achieved, the applicant can enroll in and complete the appropriate course(s) to qualify for application consideration. Upon successful completion of the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Advanced Technical Certificate program, an Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) will be awarded. Invasive Cardiovascular Technology students study the theory of techniques used in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of cardiovascular disease in humans. Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists work in cardiac catheterization laboratories. They assist the cardiologist in performing intracardiac pressure and electrical measurements, oximetry determination, angiocardiography, and measurement/calculation of cardiac function indices. The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist assists in all phases of cardiac catheterization procedures, including catheter insertion, operation of the electronic instruments, and calculation of the cardiac data used by the physician in confirming diagnosis and designing treatment for the cardiac patient, as well as care of the patient during procedures. View more details on El Centro College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cardiology courses.