Cardiovascular Technology - St Cloud Technical and Community College

Cardiovascular Technology from St Cloud Technical and Community College is a Campus Associate Cardiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The demands of the Cardiovascular Technologist require a working knowledge of detailed anatomy, physiology and pathology of the heart, coronary arteries, and cardiac valvular function. The Cardiovascular Technology Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP). The program coordinates academic study with the clinical experience. The applied clinical experience will be performed in a hospital setting and affiliate the student with one of the various cardiac catheterization laboratory facilities within the five-state region. Cardiovascular technologists assist the cardiologist in performing diagnostic, interventional, angioplasty and stent placement procedures; measure cardiovascular parameters such as cardiac output, cardiac electrophysiology parameters; intra-cardiac shunt detection, intra-cardiac pressure measurements, oximetry determination, and valve flow/valve area determination; record, analyze and process cardiovascular hemodynamic pressure measurements for presentation to the interpreting physician. Graduates demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues; act in a professional and ethical manner; provide patient education related to cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional techniques and promote good health. If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid. Career Opportunities The Cardiovascular Technology Program prepares students for employment in cardiac catheterization labs, electrophysiology labs, open heart surgical suites and cardiac research facilities. View more details on St Cloud Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cardiology courses.