Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium
Academic Advisor: Jennifer McAninley (for students whose last name starts with A-K)
Email: jmcaninley@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7935
Academic Advisor: Amber Tobery (for students whose last name starts with L-Z)
Email: atobery@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7967
Program Description
Prepares students to enter the allied health career field of cardiovascular technology to gather data and perform various cardiac and/or vascular diagnostic tests and procedures under the direction of a physician. The invasive technologist may be found in cardiac catheterization, blood gas, and electrophysiology laboratories. Working in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, operating area, and/or electrophysiology, the technologist utilizes x-ray and monitoring equipment in performing invasive diagnostic tests to determine the condition of the patient’s heart. New therapeutic steps may be taken to treat an existing condition during the catheterization procedure. The program is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS).
This program is offered to Frederick Community College students through the Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium. Students will typically complete most of the general education classes at Frederick Community College and then matriculate to Howard Community College to complete the Cardiovascular Technology courses. Students participating in consortium programs pay in-county rates at the institutions to which they matriculate. Contact Robin A. Becker-Cornblatt, assistant director of admissions, nursing and allied health programs at Howard Community College, 410.772.4137 or rbcornblatt@howardcc.edu for information.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 101 | Foundations of Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| or MATH 120 | Statistics | |
| or MATH 145 | College Algebra | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| SOCY 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| or COMM 103 | Public Speaking | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| BSCI 150 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| or BSCI 223 | Microbiology for Allied Health | |
| BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BSCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | Fundamentals of Physics I (Fall) | 4 |
| Cardiovascular Technology 2 | ||
| CARD 120 | Rhythm Analysis and 12-lead ECG | 2 |
| CARD 121 | Cardiovascular Assessment Skills Lab | 3 |
| CARD 122 | Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| CARD 123 | Hemodynamics | 3 |
| CARD 124 | X-Ray Theory for Cardiovascular Technology | 3 |
| CARD 201 | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | 2 |
| CARD 220 | Cardiovascular Procedures | 2 |
| CARD 221 | Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures | 5 |
| CARD 222 | Advanced Intravascular Interventional Procedures | 2 |
| CARD 223 | Registry Exam Preparation | 2 |
| CARD 231 | Clinical Practicum I | 3 |
| CARD 261 | Clinical Practicum II | 7 |
| Total Credits | 65 | |
- 1
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Courses offered at Howard Community College.
A grade of “C” or better is required in cardiovascular, mathematics, and science courses. Admission to the cardiovascular technology program is based upon successful completion of specific courses in the degree program. Contact Howard Community College admissions office to schedule an information session regarding the cardiovascular technology program.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.