Cardiovascular Technologist Program

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Cardiovascular Technologist students are trained in performing non-invasive diagnostic cardiac ultrasound (Echos), which provides digital and video image acquisition of normal and abnormal anatomic and functional data.

Training in cardiovascular diagnostics emphasizes:

• Basic and Advanced electrocardiology (EKG)
• Electrocardiography
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac Doppler

Ample Color flow and harmonics ultrasound equipment is provided on campus for extensive echocardiography hands-on practice.

Class Size

Class size is limited to ensure close supervision during classroom training and practical application of the various procedures.

The Core Curriculum includes the following:

• Anatomy & Physiology/Pathophysiology
• Therapeutic Communications/HIPAA
• Cardiovascular Pharmacology
• Vital signs
• CPR
• IV Administration
• Ultrasound Physics
• Principles in medical electronics and instrumentation

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The student will develop skills in the following:

• ECG (EKG)
• Holter Monitoring
• Exercise Stress Testing
• Telemetry
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac Doppler

Clinical & Externship Rotation

The clinical/externship rotation experience is integral to the Carnegie CVT training program. Eligible students are assigned to the school-approved clinical sites by the Program Director. Students will maintain this rotation until all required hours have been completed within the allotted time frame. The school clinical site coordinator visits hospitals to assess the student’s satisfactory progress.

Due to the technical nature of this program, a minimum of an associate degree is required. In addition, students must have prior allied health training, recent clinical work experience, and college credits in anatomy & physiology, math, and science.

Career Placement

The knowledge and skills acquired in this program prepare students for responsible career entry positions with advancement opportunities in hospitals, specialty clinics, doctors’ offices, and non-invasive cardiovascular laboratories. There is a widespread demand for competent, credentialed cardiovascular technologists.

Other Programs Carnegie Offers:

• Medical Assistant 
• Medical Business Specialist 
• Medical Insurance Biller
• Massage Therapy
• Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
• Cardiology Technician 
• Vascular Technologist
• Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist 
• Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
• Pacemaker/ICD Technician

Publication of Outcome Results

According to CAAHEP, and JRC-CVT Standards, schools must publish outcome results for the following programs: Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, Vascular Technologist, and Cardiovascular Technologist based on the 2020 Annual Reports Management System.

The published results are consistent with our 2023 JRC-CVT Annual Report. This is a three (3) year average for the CVT Program outcomes in the national credentialing pass rate, retention, and positive placement for 2023, 2022, and 2021.

Average Rate of Graduates who took and successfully pass the RDCS national credentialing through
ARDMS or RCS through CCI: 100%.
Average Retention Rate: 88.89%
Average Positive Placement Rate: 85%

Textbooks & Reference Manuals