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Allied Health
Cardiovascular Technology Associate in Science (A.S. Degree)
Program Overview with Course Requirements:
- For Information Sessions, Admission Guide, Program Application, and the most updated information, visit our Division website at: valenciacollege.edu/health.
Note: The Cardiovascular Technology program is a selective admission, limited enrollment program.
Program Description
Does saving lives appeal to you? Cardiovascular
technologists work side-by-side with cardiologists to diagnose
and treat heart disease. You'll use the latest medical technology
to conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of
patients and assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations
and similar tests.
Characteristics Students Need to be Successful
- Enjoy working in small group team environment
- Strong self constitution and able to function in fast-paced, stressful environment
- Able to function and focus for long periods of time with little movement while in complete surgical attire. This involves ability to wear about 30 lbs of lead shielding. (Can not have issues with claustrophobia).
- Good hand/eye coordination and spatial skills
- Strong science, anatomy & physiology, and math background with emphasis in fluidic & electrical physics
- Strong computer skills
Potential Careers and Employers
- Careers: Cardiovascular Technologist or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- Employers: Exciting career opportunities are available in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization labs in acute care hospitals, outpatient facilities, and privately owned clinics.
Placement Rate and Salary Information
For the number employed, percent employed, and estimated average annual full-time wages of students who have graduated from Valencia's program, visit
Smart-College-Choices.com.
Contact Information
For more information,
contact the Health Sciences Program Advisor, at 407-582-1288 or email
HealthScienceAdvising@valenciacollege.edu.
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