Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive - Northland Community and Technical College

Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive from Northland Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Cardiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program prepares individuals through the use of specific high-technology equipment at the direction of qualified physicians, to assist in the performance of procedures on patients leading to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease. The entry level practitioner will use physiologic analytical equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, perform advanced cardiac life support techniques, make anatomic and physiologic diagnosis, and demonstrate values and attitudes congruent with professional standards and ethics. Currently enrolled students or program graduates are eligible to sit for the Invasive Cardiovascular Registry Exam, which is administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) . Employment Opportunities Technical career opportunities for qualified individuals who wish to pursue a career in the field of cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment are exceptional. Opportunities for Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists exist for acute care facilities. Further, graduates of this major are educated to promote paraprofessional career opportunities to meet the objectives of a demanding and growing cardiovascular profession. Program Learner Outcomes 1. Student will perform Cardiovascular Technologist job duties safely with competency and proficiency. 2. Student will apply safety and infection control practices within the standards of the healthcare industry. 3. Student will demonstrate organizational and technical skills necessary to perform required duties of a cardiovascular technologist . 4. Student will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to organize clinical information. 5. Student will demonstrate professional characteristics, behaviors, attitudes, and ethical standards within the scope of cardiovascular technology practices. 6. Student will communicate effectively and appropriately with medical professionals, team-members, patients and patient families with respect for diversity of culture, age, and gender. 7. Student will apply knowledge of basic science to the practice of Cardiovascular Technology . 8. Student will apply principles and practices of radiation as it pertains to the cardiovascular technologist. View more details on Northland Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cardiology courses.