Cardiovascular Technology

Riverside is proud to offer:

• Associate of Science degree in Cardiovascular Technology
• Two CVT Specialties – Cardiac Sonography & Non-Invasive Vascular Sonography
• Full-time Day option consisting of four 16-week semesters and one 8-week semester (72 total weeks – 2 academic years) in addition to specified College-level prerequisite preadmission general education courses
• Theoretical instruction integrated with laboratory simulations and clinical experience
• Hands-on clinical experience in our modern medical center and a variety of affiliated clinical sites
• Applicants may transfer in approved general education courses and complete only the CORE CVT Program curriculum.
• Advanced Placement Option for qualifying healthcare practitioners with healthcare credential.
• Financial aid for students who qualify
• Career Planning
• Low Instructor-Student ratio
• Online general education courses through Geneva College/Portage Learning contract agreement

Prerequisite College Courses/Credits

The following courses must be completed prior to application submission:

Anatomy and Physiology with Lab - 4 Credits*
English Composition - 3 Credits*
College Math (any 100-level or higher) - 3 Credits*

The following courses must be completed prior to the program start date:

Psychology: Gen, Intro, or Developmental - 3 Credits
Medical Terminology - 3 Credits

*Applicants must have completed the Anatomy & Physiology with Lab, English Composition, and College Math requirements before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed. Psychology and Medical Terminology must be completed prior to the program start date.

Pre- or Corequisite College Courses/Credits

The following courses must be completed prior to or during the program:

Physics - 3 Credits
Ethics - 3 Credits
Intro to Healthcare or a College Success Course - 1 Credit

Preadmission Testing Requirements

• ATI TEAS Suggested Score: 61.4% or higher

Other Requirements

• The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited U.S. high school with a GPA of 2.0 or higher or have earned a high school equivalency (GED) certificate.
• Cumulative college-level GPA of 2.5 or higher is recommended.
• Prospective students for the Cardiovascular Technology, Adult Echocardiography Specialty or Non-Invasive Vascular, with prior criminal offenses are urged to review the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Compliance Policies and/or contact ARDMS to verify eligibility for obtaining credentials.

Class Times

Day Division

• 72 total weeks - 2 academic years
• Hours vary Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Occasional evening & weekend hours may be required

Cardiovascular Technology Programs

• Pre- & Corequisite Credits —28.0 Credits
• Core Program Credits —55.5 Credits
• Total Program Hours — 77.5 Credits

PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY

The Cardiovascular Technology – Adult Echocardiography Specialty is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology.

The Cardiovascular Technology – Non-invasive Vascular Specialty is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology.

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
  727-210-2350
  caahep.org

CREDENTIALING
Students are required to challenge the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Examination and the Adult Echocardiography (AE) Examination with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) prior to graduation. Further information may be obtained from:

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852
  800-541-9754
  FAX 301-738-0312
  www.ardms.org
• INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATION:
  Certified by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) to operate in Virginia.
  SCHEV
  101 N. 14th Street, James Monroe Building
  Richmond, VA 23219
  804-225-2600
  www.schev.edu

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDIDATION:

• INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION:
  Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
  6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730
  North Bethesda, MD 20852
  703-917-9503
  www.abhes.org

Riverside College of Health Sciences is a department of Riverside Regional Medical Center.

• RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ACCREDITED BY:
  DNV GL - Healthcare
  400 Techne Center Drive Suite 100
  Milford, OH 4515
  www.dnvglhealthcare.com

Cardiovascular Technology (ECHO & Non-Invasive Vascular Sonography) - Associate of Science Degree

Credit hour program. Cost per credit hour: $300

Total Core Program Tuition: $29,738
Total Fees (post enrollment): $1,200

Total Program Cost: $30,938

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $575
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $50
• Credentialing Exam estimate $0 - 1st attempt included in tuition

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students will be clinically competent.

• Students will perform cardiovascular exams and accurately complete preliminary report.
• Students will recognize normal from abnormal cardiovascular exams.
• Students will appropriately respond to emergent situations.

2. Students will demonstrate communication skills.

• Students will identify the diversity of patients and communicate appropriately.
• Students will demonstrate respectful written and oral communication with patients, members of the care team, and their peers.

3. Students will implement critical thinking skills.

• Students will integrate the individual needs of each patient based on their medical history and physician’s order into the study being performed.
• Students will incorporate their knowledge of ultrasound and cardiac pathology by modifying study being performed as required by protocol.

4. Students will model professionalism.

• Students will participate in the care of the patient as a member of a collaborative healthcare team.
• Students will display professionalism in relationships with physicians, team members, and the public.
• Students will display ethical behavior and comply with patient privacy laws.