Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) Courses
CVT 100 Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology: Math and Instrumentation
- Units:5
- Hours:90 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:BIOL 430, BIOL 431, CHEM 305, and STAT C1000 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 101, 102, and 103
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is an integrated course in the mathematics and physical principles of medicine specifically applicable to the field of Cardiovascular Technology. The course includes studies of mathematical formulas and physics used to evaluate the hemodynamics of the cardiovascular system. The course will cover medical electronics and instrumentation and will emphasize the concepts of electrical safety, the clinical application of electronic instruments and devices used in cardiovascular medicine, and the characteristics, recording, and measurement of bioelectric signals.
CVT 101 Cardiovascular Physiology I, EKG and Pharmacology
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:BIOL 430, BIOL 431, CHEM 305, and STAT C1000 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 100, 102, and 103
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a study of the anatomy, physiology, and structural relationships of the human heart and vascular system. Designed for students enrolled in the Cardiovascular Technology program, the course will concentrate on specialized terminology, cardiac and vascular anatomy, electrocardiography, and cardiac function of the normal cardiovascular system. This course introduces medications used in the field of cardiovascular healthcare. Emphasis will be on the mechanism of the different types of medications and their use in the care of the cardiovascular patient. Concepts of drug classification, pharmacokinetics, and application of medications to cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular procedures will be the focus of this course.
CVT 102 X-ray Physics and Radiation Safety
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:BIOL 430, BIOL 431, CHEM 305, and STAT C1000 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 100, 101, and 103
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides advanced study in medical electronics and instrumentation that focuses on imaging technologies, utilized in invasive cardiology. Emphasis will be placed upon radiation safety, fluoroscopic regulations, fluoroscopy techniques, the x-ray imaging chain, x-ray physics, cardiovascular angiographic projections, coronary angiographic techniques, optical principles, intravascular ultrasound, and Doppler techniques. Additional emphasis is placed on fluoroscopic data collection, analysis, and interpretation of clinical patterns.
CVT 103 Laboratory Practicum and Proficiency Testing for EKG and Instrumentation
- Units:3
- Hours:162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:BIOL 430, BIOL 431, CHEM 305, and STAT C1000 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 100, 101, and 102
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a practicum course designed to ensure competency in the basic skills required in the clinical practice of cardiovascular technology. Students acquire skills in the performance of indirect blood pressure measurement, ankle brachial index (ABI), patient transport, ultrasound imaging, and Doppler interpretation of the heart and carotid arteries to include calculations of specified hemodynamic parameters.
CVT 106 Cardiovascular Physiology II
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:CVT 100, 101, 102, and 103 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 107 and 108
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a continuation of CVT 101, Cardiovascular Physiology I, with emphasis on cardiovascular disease including arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, and hypertension. Congenital heart disease will be introduced beginning with a study of the embryologic development of the heart.
CVT 107 Introduction to Invasive Cardiology
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:CVT 100, 101, 102, and 103 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 106 and 108
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is an introductory course in invasive cardiology with instruction in specialized techniques used in invasive cardiology. It is designed to provide lectures necessary to develop cognitive and manipulative skills in the clinical operation of specified cardiovascular instrumentation, and in the performance of diagnostic tests in cardiac catheterization procedures.
CVT 108 Introduction to Clinical Practicum and Hospital Rotation I
- Units:2
- Hours:108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:CVT 100, 101, 102, and 103 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 106 and 107
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course prepares the cardiovascular technology student for the clinical setting. This course will cover topics such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), infection control, radiation safety, patient transport, basic patient care, professionalism in the healthcare setting, and expectations of the cardiovascular technology student during clinical assignments in the classroom and in a hospital setting.
CVT 110 Interventional Procedures I, Invasive Cardiology
- Units:5
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:CVT 106, 107, and 108 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 112
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides advanced study in medical electronics and instrumentation, focusing on devices utilized in invasive cardiology. Specialized techniques and interpretation of physiologic data obtained during diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab will be emphasized. Classroom and hospital-based lab sessions will focus on coronary and electrophysiologic procedures.
CVT 112 Clinical Practicum II
- Units:5
- Hours:270 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:CVT 106, 107, and 108 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 110
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the second laboratory course providing clinical practicum for students in the Cardiovascular Technology Program. Emphasis will be on the continuation of building the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary for the successful Cardiovascular Technologist. The performance of specified diagnostic tests, calculation of hemodynamic data, and professional performance in the clinical environment will be stressed.
CVT 114 Interventional Procedures II, Invasive Cardiology
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:CVT 110 and 112 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 116 and 118
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course continues the advanced study of cardiac medical electronics and instrumentation, focusing on devices utilized in invasive cardiology. Specialized interventional procedures will be emphasized, along with structural heart, cardiac rhythm management, device implantation, and electrophysiology studies. Primary focus will be on coronary, peripheral, and electrophysiologic procedures as well as, procedural care for pediatric acquired and congenital diseases.
CVT 116 RCIS Exam Prep Course
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:CVT 110 and 112 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 114 and 118
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a culmination of all previous Cardiovascular Technology courses and focuses on the specific requirements of the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Exam.
CVT 118 Clinical Practicum III
- Units:5
- Hours:270 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:CVT 110 and 112 with grades of "C" or better
- Corequisite:CVT 114 and 116
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program and have met all requirements for entry including, but not limited to: submitting an application, passing all drug, background, and immunology screening requirements, and paying for their portion of the college's liability insurance policy.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This third laboratory course provides a continuation of clinical practicum for students in the Cardiovascular Technology Program. Emphasis will be on consolidating skills acquired in CVT 112 and building upon those skills to advance the student toward program completion.
CVT 299 Experimental Offering in Cardiovascular Technologist
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
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CVT 499 Experimental Offering in Cardiovascular Technologist
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
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