Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Cardiovascular Technology program provides graduates with the skills necessary to work with medical professionals in cardiac catheterization laboratories, cardiac surgery, electrocardiography/stress laboratories, or echocardiography departments. Students complete a combination of general education and required core courses in cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology, medical electronics and instrumentation, and applied cardiovascular techniques in either invasive cardiology or echocardiography. Clinical opportunities in patient care areas at various health care sites will be completed throughout their educational experience. The clinical component of the program includes more than 1,200 hours of patient care experience over four of the five semesters and is closely aligned with the cardiovascular curriculum. Graduates of the Cardiovascular Technology program are eligible to take either the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) upon graduation from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. The growth in cardiovascular surgeries, diagnostic procedures and interventional techniques, and the continued advances in echocardiography and non-invasive cardiology, has increased the demand for qualified cardiovascular technologists throughout the nation .
Details
Hours
88
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Southern Maine Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
South Portland
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Type of Attainment:
Associate's Degree
Name of Credential
Associate in Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
federal, state and college grants and loans
Refund Policy
https://www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$3,500.00
In-State Tuition
$96.00 Credit Hour
Other Fees
$2,000.00 Program / course admin. fees
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$192.00 Credit Hour
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,596.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,692.00