Accelerated Cardiovascular Program for Hospital Trainees - Certificate (Career)
Application Code 134
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.
This certificate prepares students to meet the theoretical, technical, and clinical responsibilities associated with the cardiovascular field. To be eligible for this certificate, a student must be assigned by an employer to a cardiac catheterization laboratory setting. The clinical environment combines innovative procedures and state-of-the-art equipment and provides the opportunity to work with other health professionals in providing cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional therapies. Graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
| BIOL-101 | General Biology I | 4 credits |
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| BIOL-107 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 4 credits |
| BIOL-203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| BIOL-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| PHYS-101 | Technical Physical Science | 4 credits |
| CARD-120 | Rhythm Analysis & 12-LEAD ECG | 2 credits |
| CARD-121 | Cardiovascular Assessment Skills Lab | 3 credits |
| CARD-122 | Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology | 3 credits |
| CARD-123 | Hemodynamics | 3 credits |
| CARD-124 | X-Ray Theory for Cardiovascular Technology | 3 credits |
| CARD-201 | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | 2 credits |
| CARD-220 | Cardiovascular Procedures | 2 credits |
| CARD-221 | Diagnostic & Interventional Prodecures | 8 credits |
| CARD-222 | Advanced Intravascular Interventional Procedures | 4 credits |
Students must also complete ENGL-096, if required, and be eligible to enroll in ENGL-121 and a Mathematics Core course.
BIOL-101, BIOL-107, BIOL-203, BIOL-204: Admission to the Accelerated Cardiovascular Program is based upon successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-107, and BIOL-203 and BIOL-204. Anatomy and Physiology prerequisite courses must be completed no more than five years prior to admission to the first cardiovascular course. If coursework exceeds the five-year limit, a student may take an exam(s) to demonstrate competence or repeat the course(s). BIOL-107 and PHYS-101 prerequisite courses must be completed no more than ten years prior to admission to the first cardiovascular course.
CARD-121: Students will be expected to participate in four 8-hour days of clinical experience during the semester in addition to scheduled class time. A health form is required.
Total Credit Hours: 46
For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.