Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist - Sentara School of Health Professions

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist from Sentara School of Health Professions is a Campus Associate Cardiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist you will work in a hospital setting as a member of the cardiac catheterization or "cath lab" team assisting a cardiologist in performing procedures that diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and coronary arteries. As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist some of the more common "cath lab" procedures include coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (where stents, ballons, plaque removal devices, and other treatments to restore blood flow are deployed), and right heart catheterization (where blood flow measurements are made). During these procedures, the invasive cardiovascular technologist is responsible for preparing patients for the cardiac catheterization then assisting the physician with the procedure itself whereby a small catheter is threaded through an artery in the groin or arm to the heart. As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, you will work with highly sophisticated imaging, monitoring, and recording systems. They provide direct patient care and in some areas administer medications under the direct supervision of the physician. Invasive Cardiovascular Technology students at Sentara College of Health Sciences are provided training in the classroom and skills lab located at the main campus in Chesapeake. Students also receive an extensive clinical rotation at several hospitals that specialize in cardiovascular procedures. Your Exceptional Learning Experience: Your Learning Experience is like no other. With 56 semester credits, 465 lecture, 90 skills lab and 1,084 clinical hours you will be well prepared with the competence and confidence you need to work as an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist . First semester - all students begin with foundation courses in medical terminology, patient care concepts, cardiac hemodynamics and anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiac and vascular systems. The semester is three days per week and is 16 weeks. Second, third and fourth semesters ? students begin the first of three semesters of classroom and clinical experiences in the chosen specialty. The last three semesters are 3.5 to 4 days per week, full time. The second semester is 13 weeks in the summer, third semester is 15 weeks in the fall, and the last semester is 16 weeks in the spring. Advanced placement is available to students who qualify. See below for additional details. On-line courses are part of the didactic learning experience. Graduates are awarded an Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Cardiovascular Technology and are eligible to take a registry examination offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Licensure and certification for entry into practice is not required for this health profession, however, many employers require staff to become credentialed after a pre-determined period of employment. The College submits applications for exams for each graduate who then have one year to sit for the exam. This Program is a terminal occupational/technical program and credits generally earned in this Program are not applicable to other degree. View more details on Sentara College of Health Sciences . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cardiology courses.