Program Details
Cardiovascular Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Students begin with general cardiovascular technology (CVT) coursework and then study either the invasive CVT or noninvasive CVT subspecialty. Completing this program fulfills prerequisites to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist exam, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) exam.
Career Outlook: The continuing demand for echocardiography technologists and invasive cardiac catheterization technologists indicates strong employment opportunities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Explain diagnostic procedures and provide support to patients
Ability to perform diagnostic imaging including transthoracic echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram and a stress echocardiogram
Assist the invasive cardiologist in the diagnosis and corrective intervention of cardiac procedures
Apply sterile technique in preparing and handling of instruments
Prepare the cath lab
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This program is offered
Spring and Fall
15/16-week courses
Day & Evening Class Refunds
Refund:
Before the class begins 100%
From calendar days 1 through 12 80%
From calendar days 13 through 25 60%
After calendar day 25 0%
Summer and all other courses
less than 15 weeks
Day, Evening & Weekend Class Refunds
Refund:
Before the class begins 100%
Before 11% of scheduled class is completed 80%
From 11% to 20% of scheduled class completed 60%
After 20% of scheduled classes is completed 0%
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