Cardiovascular Technology
Students who complete the non-invasive Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program of study will be prepared to enter the
health care field in echo cardiography labs as Cardiovascular Technicians. The Cardiovascular Technician assists and
performs examinations specifically concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac and peripheral
vascular disease. The Cardiovascular Technician working under the direction of a physician is trained in the performance
of and is proficient in the use of non-invasive cardiac ultrasound. Students will also prepare, calibrate and operate noninvasive analytical technologies creating an easily definable foundation of data to establish a correct anatomic and
physiologic heart diagnosis.
Cardiovascular Technology is a rapidly advancing specialty area due to continued technological advances particularly
intracardiac ultrasonic imagery. The various types of ultrasound equipment require a highly skilled operator to obtain
imaging information or other required data. The CVT must obtain appropriate clinical history, cardiac related information
and laboratory data to better adapt the imaging techniques to obtain the most comprehensive and diagnostic information.
Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Technology will be prepared to sit for the
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) exam. Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus will seek accreditation through
the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint
Review Committee for Cardiovascular Technology (JRCCVT).
Students who are pursuing a program of study where admission is limited (Cardiovascular Technology, Cosmetology,
Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing and Registered
Nursing), will be assigned a major of Associate of General Studies until admitted into their selected program.
Cardiovascular Technology
Curriculum in Cardiovascular Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
(71 Semester Credit Hours)
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
1st Semester
BST 1303
Introduction to Computers
3
ENGL 1013
Composition I
3
HIT 1113
Medical Terminology
3
HIT 1123
Introduction to Human Anatomy
3
MATH 1113
College Algebra
3
Total
15
2nd Semester
BIOL 1014
or
PHSC 1013
and
PHSC 1021
Introduction to Biological Science
or
Introduction to Physical Science
and
Introduction to Physical Science Lab
3
ENGL 1023
Composition II
3
HIT 1243
Human Anatomy and Physiology
3
PSY 2003
General Psychology
3
EMTP 1001
First Aid and CPR
1
Total
14
Students must apply to and be admitted into the technical phase of the
program before taking any of the CVT courses below.
3rd Semester
CVT 2102
Physical Principles of Medicine
2
CVT 2112
Hospital Policies, Safety & Procedures
2
CVT 2113
Principles of Electrocardiography
3
CVT 2121
Cardiovascular Physiology I Lab
1
CVT 2123
Cardiovascular Physiology I
3
CVT 2141
Clinical Practicum I
1
Total
12
4th Semester
CVT 2213
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
3
CVT 2221
Vascular Diagnostic Principles Lab
1
CVT 2223
Vascular Diagnostic Principles
3
CVT 2231
Vascular Diagnostic Procedures Lab
1
CVT 2233
Vascular Diagnostic Procedures
3
CVT 2244
Clinical Practicum II
Total
4
15
CVT 2313
Non-Invasive Instrumentation
3
CVT 2321
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Principles Lab
1
CVT 2323
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Principles
3
CVT 2331
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures Lab
1
CVT 2333
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures
3
CVT 2341
Clinical (Non-Invasive)
4
Total
15
TOTAL HOURS
71