Cardiovascular Technology

Goal 1: Be prepared as a competent entry-level cardiovascular technologist in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains for cardiovascular technology.

Goal 2: Utilize theoretical knowledge and critical thinking as the basis for professional practice.

Goal 3: Practice responsibly within the ethical and legal realm of cardiovascular technology.

Goal 4: Assume responsibility for lifelong personal learning and professional growth.

Goal 5: Provide quality care as a competent and compassionate professional in the dynamic cardiovascular environment.

A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. It is recommended that students get a C or better, according to the University grading scale, in all non-program specific courses.

A student must earn a C or better in any Mathematics or Natural Science courses that are required for the major.

A student must have a minimum earned cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher to enter into the program specific courses. Any student with an earned cumulative GPA lower than 2.5 will be provided with Academic Advising relative to other majors/options.

To meet requirements for successful completion of the Cardiovascular Technology program, students must complete the following courses with a B (84%) or higher: CVT 204L, CVT 212C, CVT 222C, and CVT 232C.  All other courses with the CVT prefix require a grade of C (74%) or higher.

CVT students are required to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification during their clinical year.  Proof of course completion and ACLS certification must be presented as a condition of graduation.

If a student earns less than the required grade in a program specific course, they are dismissed from the program, regardless of GPA.  Students receive one attempt at a program specific course.  An ‘attempt’ is defined as earning a grade in a course or withdrawing from the course.

Students who wish to return to the University after a leave of absence or re-enroll after withdrawing from the program or University will follow the re-enrollment policies of the University.  This process requires the student to reapply for program admission.  Acceptance will be based on factors such as clinical space available and the student’s statement relative to changes in their current situation that will support their success.  Prior to a student re-entering the program of study, faculty reserve the right to assign placement in the curriculum and to require remedial activities.

All candidates for the Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program must possess the physical and mental skills and abilities to successfully complete the program. The program requires students to possess minimal physical, mental, emotional, motor, and cognitive abilities. These technical standards are required for admission, promotion, and graduation.

Although these technical standards identify the required physical and mental abilities of all candidates, the technical standards are not intended to deter any prospective student for whom reasonable accommodation will allow the prospective student to access the curriculum.

Observation

• Observe materials presented in the learning environment including audiovisual presentations, experiments, and written documents.
• Inspect and recognize minute details and small objects.
• Ability to quickly detect and react to slight motions and/or the ability to accurately distinguish colors.

Communication

• Capacity to effectively converse and communicate with faculty members, fellow students, clinical staff and patients in order to receive information, respond to nonverbal communication, and describe changes in mood, activity, and posture.
• Ability to monitor the condition of patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to recognize alarms and alert others of emergency situations.

Motor Function

• Use gross and fine motor function, manual dexterity, and physical strength to:
• Apply general care and emergency treatment to patients;
• Help lift patients who may be unable to move themselves in wheelchairs or beds to the examination table and vice versa;
• Lift and move objects (50 pounds or more routinely); and
• Capacity to perform diagnostic maneuvers and manipulate equipment and instruments as required to meet curricular goals.

Cognitive

• Apply knowledge and reasoning to solve problems as required by the curriculum.
• Efficiently process verbal information, either in written or spoken form.
• Attend and process information simultaneously and categorize this information effectively for recall.
• Sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time.

Behavioral and Social

• Possess the emotional health to apply intellectual skill, exercise good judgment, and to complete all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients.
• Develop a mature, sensitive, and effective relationship with patients and colleagues.
• Behave in an ethical manner consistent with professional values and standards.
• Exhibit sufficient interpersonal skills, knowledge, and attitude to interact positively and sensitively with others.

Cornerstone Core Curriculum Requirements

Consist of five core and one overlay requirements.  See below for additional detailed information for each of these requirements.

Major Requirements