Diploma | Pre-req. for Advanced Cardio Programs | Palm Harbor, FL
Cardiovascular Technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart (cardiac) and blood vessel (peripheral vascular) ailments or diseases. A Cardiovascular Technician, trained at Central Florida Institute may specialize in electrocardiograms (EKG's), Holter monitors, and stress testing. This program is a stepping-stone to the Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist program and the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist program.
Cardiovascular Basic Studies students have the option to continue their studies in our Invasive Cardio Tech program or in our Non-Invasive Cardio Tech program
Program Description
The Cardiovascular Basic Studies training program in Palm Harbor, Florida is designed to provide students with the theory and clinical procedures necessary to serve as a member of a cardiology team with the ability to independently perform non-invasive procedures. Introduction to cath lab procedures will include sterile techniques, instrumentation setup, and patient pre-op and post-op recovery. The performance of echocardiography as required in hospitals, study of valvular, myocardial, and congenital pathologies is included.
The following areas are included in the Cardio Tech (CVT) training programs at CFI.
Students are required to complete *40.5 credit hours (approximately 34 weeks or 990 clock hours).
*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.
Certification
Cardiovascular Technician graduates may obtain the following national credentials by passing the corresponding certification examination:
- (CCT) - *Certified Cardiographic Technician through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- (NCET) - National Certified ECG Technician through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
*indicates preferred/recognized exam in that specialty, otherwise all credentials are equal
Employment & Earnings
The Department of Labor lists the mean annual wages of cardiovascular technologists and technicians in 2010 were $54,550 in offices of physicians and $49,740 in general medical and surgical hospitals. They also point out that healthcare employers are particularly interested in certified Cardiovascular Technologists, so job prospects should be best for Cardiovascular Technologists with formal training such as that offered at Central Florida Institute.
According to the United States Department of Labor, Florida has the highest employment level for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in the country! The United States Department of Labor indicates that employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to increase 24 percent through the year 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Graduates of the Cardio Tech program are employable in facilities such as:
Prerequisites
To qualify for course specific classes students must complete the prerequisite courses listed in the school catalog. For more information, chat live with us, call us at 1-888-831-8303, or schedule a tour today.
CFI Graduate Stories
"CFI fulfilled my career needs. I highly recommend the Cardio program. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and the staff was very helpful. All around, it's a really good school." -Ray W. Cardio Tech graduate
"The school's staff and my classmates have become my second family, and they motivate me every day to do everything to my fullest ability."-Holly A. CFI graduate
Additional Program Information
Cardiovascular Technician or Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technician may perform electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. These tests include basic EKG's, 12 lead placement, Holter Monitoring (portable EKG which records activity for 24-48 hours), and Stress Tests (treadmill).
The student is presented with the theory and clinical skills to perform:
- EKG testing
- Monitor viewing
- Stress testing
- Holter monitor setup and scanning
- Cardiac pharmacology
