Cardiovascular Science - Geneva College

Cardiovascular Science from Geneva College is a Campus Master Cardiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Cardiovascular technologists (CVTs) are highly educated and skilled allied health professionals who work under the supervision of a cardiologist in the laboratory setting. CVT was recognized by the American Medical Association as a profession in the early 1970s. Over the last 30 years development of professional societies, credentialing organizations, and allied health training programs has helped to promote this profession. During this time the CVT profession has become known for its vital support role in the growing trend toward non-surgical solutions for a variety of cardiovascular diseases. Geneva's program trains CVTs in the area of invasive cardiovascular technology . This includes those procedures which involve the insertion of a catheter into blood vessels or other devices like a pacemaker. Non-invasive cardiovascular technology is limited to procedures such as echocardiography. Currently, this scope of practice in invasive CVT has been expanding. Many CVTs are now receiving on-the-job training to assist the cardiologist in procedures which treat abnormalities in heart rhythms. For example, this might involve the insertion of a pacemaker or laser surgery on the electrical system of the heart muscle. These procedures are part of a relatively new subfield of cardiology termed cardiac electrophysiology. The improving success rate of such procedures has caused hospital case loads to steadily grow, not only at the IHVI, but in other hospitals nationwide. Given this demand, development of more formal and accredited educational programs to train CVT in these procedures is desired. Geneva's program is committed to training excellent servant-leaders to meet this growing need in the medical field. View more details on Geneva College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cardiology courses.