Associate of Science -Cardiovascular Technology

This program is designed for students who seek immediate employment in the healthcare field of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. The Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist is an integral part of the cardiac catheterization laboratory team, whose primary role is to perform technical procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular injury and disease. Cardiovascular Technology is a challenging and growing profession. Upon graduation, positions are available in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization labs in acute care hospitals, outpatient facilities, and privately owned clinics. With professional experience and additional education, career opportunities also are available in electrophysiology, echocardiography, management, education, marketing and sales.

Graduates are eligible to take the national Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist exam administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Once students complete their A.S. degree in Cardiovascular Technology, they can now continue on and get their Bachelor’s degree from Valencia in Cardiopulmonary Sciences. With additional education at the Bachelor level and professional experience, they will enhance their skills and have more career options available.

The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT; http://jrccvt.org/) and by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP; https://www.caahep.org/),  25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, Phone (727) 210-2350.

Cardiovascular Technology is a limited-access program. Admission to Valencia does not imply acceptance to the Cardiovascular Technology Program; students must apply and be accepted to the program. General admission procedures for this program are found in the Admissions section of this catalog. The Division of Allied Health provides information about specific admission criteria.

Estimated program expenses are given in the Financial section of this catalog.

Admission requirements that must be satisfied prior to submitting an application to the A.S. Degree Program in Cardiovascular Technology are:

• Review the general admission requirements for Health Sciences programs in the Admissions section of this catalog.
• Submit a completed Valencia Application for Admission; satisfy the requirements for Degree-Seeking Status and be in Active Student Status.
• Satisfy the college entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, Professions of Caring (HSC 1004) for students pending acceptance to a health sciences program, or New Student Experience (SLS 1122), mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which they are placed.
• Complete the Cardiovascular Technology Prerequisite for Admission Courses with a minimum grade of C.
• Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5 (including transfer work). NOTE: Transfer students with completed coursework at Valencia College also need to have a minimum institutional/Valencia GPA of 2.0 at the time of applying (in addition to the minimum overall college GPA of 2.5).
• Satisfy the designated entrance test requirements for Health Sciences Programs.
• Submit the completed Valencia Cardiovascular Technology Program application with the application fee by the deadline.

The courses in the Cardiovascular Technology curriculum are progressive in nature, with one course building on the preceding course. Because of this progressive relationship, all cardiovascular courses must be completed in succession. If a student achieves a grade less than a “C” or withdraws from any course that is required for the Cardiovascular Technology Associate in Science degree, the student will not be allowed to continue in the clinical portion of the program.

Students are strongly encouraged to consult their campus based Allied Health Program Advisor for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.