– Associate Degree & Academic Certificate

 

Why choose our Cardiovascular Invasive Specialty program?
The heart is the hardest working muscle in the human body – so it only makes sense that a cardiovascular invasive specialist would play a very important role in the patient’s health because they perform the procedures that keep the heart pumping.  These specialists, sometimes known as cath techs, work alongside of the cardiologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients.  Some of the most common procedures include diagnostic catheterizations, interventions (such as stent placement) and temporary pacemakers. To put it simply, cardiovascular invasive specialists are the “plumbers” for the heart, making sure that all of the veins and arteries are open and capable of doing their job.

 

 

 

What will I learn?
This program offers a two-year associate degree in applied science, or a one-year academic certificate.  Class sizes are limited to ensure that each student receives personal attention in the classroom and clinical site from our experienced faculty, some of which are alumni of Lancaster General College. Not only will you have the opportunity to learn in the classroom, but through hands-on, intensive clinical experiences, you will know exactly what to expect when you become an entry-level cardiovascular invasive specialist.

 

 

What are the admission requirements?
All applicants for the two-year associate degree program must meet the general admission requirements. Applicants to the 12-month diploma program must have earned an associate's or bachelor's degree, or have completed a two-year, post-secondary allied health program. Prior to entering the diploma program, the following college-level courses must be completed with a grade of C or better: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II.

 

Click here to view a sample curriculum in our College Catalog.

 

Program Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Cardiovascular Technology Committee on Accreditation.

 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

 

 

Undergraduate tuition per credit	$452 per credit hour
Undergraduate program tuition (flat program cost)	$2,557 per semester*
Technology Fee	$275 per semester
General Education (GE) Science Lab Fee	$225 per GE Lab Course

                                                    Note: All fees are non-refundable

 

               *Applicable only in the fall and spring semesters' program-specific courses (third and fourth semesters).

 

Undergraduate tuition per credit	$452 per credit hour
Undergraduate program tuition (flat program cost)	$2,557 per semester*
Technology Fee	$275 per semester
General Education (GE) Science Lab Fee	$225 per GE Lab Course

                                                    Note: All fees are non-refundable

 

               *Applicable only in the fall and spring semesters' program-specific courses.