The purpose of the Associate Degree Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist program is to educate and train students to assist with diagnostic procedures at the request of the cardiologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cardiac disease.

Working in the Cardiac Cath Lab, the technologist assists the physician in utilizing x-ray and monitoring equipment in performing invasive diagnostic tests to determine the condition of the patient’s heart.  Additionally, interventional techniques such as balloon angioplasty and pacemaker implantation may be performed to treat existing cardiac conditions.

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national certifying examination -  Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

Spencerian Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program
Associate of Applied Science Degree
123 Credit Hours
2062 Clock Hours
Length: 21 months  -  Day Division ONLY