Cardiovascular Technology Programs

Riverside is proud to offer:

• Full-time Day option consisting of one 12-week semester and two 14-week semesters (40 total weeks - 1 academic year) in addition to specified College-level prerequisite preadmission courses
• Theoretical instruction integrated with laboratory simulations and clinical experience
• Hands-on clinical experience in our modern medical centers
• Financial aid for students who qualify
• Associated with Riverside Health career planning services for current students and alumni
• Low instructor-to-student ratio

The applicant must hold a minimum of an associate degree.

Completion of a health-related program with evidence of certification or licensure, as applicable, that is active within the last five years (current active certification or licensure is not required).

Prerequisite College Courses

• Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Lab - 8 Credits
• English Composition - 3 Credits
• College Math (any 100-level or higher) - 3 Credits
• Psychology: Gen, Intro or Developmental - 3 Credits
• General or Conceptual Physics - 3 Credits
• Medical Terminology - 3 Credits

*All prerequisite courses must be completed before a formal application can be submitted and reviewed.

Preadmission Testing Requirements

• None

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.
• Associate’s Degree
• Completion of a Healthcare Certification Program with evidence of certification or licensure as applicable that is current within the last five years.
• 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.

*Students currently enrolled in a health-related program may submit an application provided they are in good standing and expected to graduate before the first scheduled day of the Cardiovascular Programs.

Class Times

Day Division

• Approximately 12 months (40 total weeks - 1 academic year)
• Hours vary Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Occasional evening & weekend hours may be required

Cardiovascular Technology Programs

• Program Hours —Theory —210 hours
• Program Hours — Skills Lab — 90 hours
• Program Hours — Clinical — 855 hours
• Total Program Hours — 1155 hours

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

Clock-hour based program ($12 per clock hour) – 1155 total clock hours

Total Tuition: $13,860
Total Fees (post enrollment): $600

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.