1. Completion of the admissions application to NCTC.
2. Completion of the CVT Program Application.
3. All required developmental courses must be completed before entering any CVST courses.
4. Minnesota Department of Human Services Licensing Division Background study must be completed upon program entry and annually thereafter. Evidence of approval to provide healthcare must be on file prior to entering CVST 1104.
5. Current CPR for Health Care Providers (AHA) or CPR for Professional Rescuer (RC) certification is required prior to CVST 2210.
6. All required courses for the program must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
7. Immunization and health screening data must be submitted on the college Health Screening Form prior to enrollment in CVST 2210.
8. Refer to the Cardiovascular Technology Program Handbook for time limits on transfer of technical and general education credits and for specific program progression policies.

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The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program prepares individuals through the use of specific high-technology equipment at the direction of qualified physicians, to assist in the performance of procedures on patients leading to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease. The entry level practitioner will use physiologic analytical equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, perform advanced cardiac life support techniques, make anatomic and physiologic diagnosis, and demonstrate values and attitudes congruent with professional standards and ethics. Currently enrolled students or program graduates are eligible to sit for the Invasive Cardiovascular Registry Exam, which is administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) .

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Technical career opportunities for qualified individuals who wish to pursue a career in the field of cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment are exceptional. Opportunities for Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists exist for acute care facilities. Further, graduates of this major are educated to promote paraprofessional career opportunities to meet the objectives of a demanding and growing cardiovascular profession.

The employment outlook for cardiovascular technologists in the state of Minnesota from 2006 to 2016 is 35.4%, a well above average growth percentage. Source: www.iseek.org

Student Placement

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The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT), 6 Pine Knoll Dr, Bevery, MA 01915, 978-456-5594.

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

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Semester order by campus: East Grand Forks

1. Student will perform Cardiovascular Technologist job duties safely with competency and proficiency.
2. Student will apply safety and infection control practices within the standards of the healthcare industry.
3. Student will demonstrate organizational and technical skills necessary to perform required duties of a cardiovascular technologist.
4. Student will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to organize clinical information.
5. Student will demonstrate professional characteristics, behaviors, attitudes, and ethical standards within the scope of cardiovascular technology practices.
6. Student will communicate effectively and appropriately with medical professionals, team-members, patients and patient families with respect for diversity of culture, age, and gender.
7. Student will apply knowledge of basic science to the practice of Cardiovascular Technology.
8. Student will apply principles and practices of radiation as it pertains to the cardiovascular technologist.

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