General Education Requirements

Note: All courses must be from the Approved Courses for General Education  courses for each category listed in the General Education section of this catalog.

Admission, Retention, and Graduation Requirements

Cardiovascular Technology Program Application Requirements

A student who has completed the above referenced requirements and has maintained an overall 2.0 GPA, excluding learning support courses, must complete and return to the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director a “Request for Admission into the Cardiovascular Technology Program” form. The student should attach to the form a current transcript of all the college courses taken.

Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology Program

1. Selection of each class will be made by the Cardiovascular Technology Advisory Committee whose membership consists of:

a. Dean of Health-Related Professions.

b. Program Director of the Cardiovascular Technology program.

c. Representatives of the local communities of interest.

d. Cardiovascular Technology Program Faculty.

e. Vice President for Academic Affairs (ex officio).

2. Students will be evaluated on GPA, grades earned in required sciences, prior education, and be interviewed and approved by the Cardiovascular Technology Advisory Committee. (Evaluation criteria will be made available to each student during the application and orientation process).
3. Individuals selected for the class will be notified in writing of acceptance into the program. Students notified of acceptance into the program must return the acceptance form, by the date specified, indicating intent to be included in the class. Students who do not respond will have their positions filled by other applications selected by the Cardiovascular Technology Advisory Committee.
4. Students not selected for admission may reapply for a subsequent class.
5. Transfer Students - Individuals who have attended other colleges and desire to transfer into the Northeast State Cardiovascular Technology Program will be considered on an individual basis. Transfer requests should be directed to the Dean of Health-Related Professions. Transfer students must meet the same standards and criteria as others desiring to pursue an associate of applied science degree in Cardiovascular Technology at Northeast State Community College.

Admission for a Second Option

A student who elects to pursue the second option in Cardiovascular Technology must meet the following criteria:

1. A student must apply to the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director with his/her intent to pursue the second concentration in Cardiovascular Technology at least one semester before the desired date of return.
2. A student must request admission to the second option in writing and appear before the Cardiovascular Technology advisory Committee.
3. A student may be admitted only if space is available. Only one seat for the second option will be available per academic year.
4. A student who applied for readmission to his/her initial option will have preferential placement in the Cardiovascular Technology program over the student requesting admission to his/her second option.
5. A student not selected for the second option may reapply for a subsequent class.

Each class not to exceed 22 students or a clinical affiliate maximum.

Seats 1 - 10- initial admission per option

Seat 11 - Readmission or second option with readmission having preferential placement.

Readmission Policies

A student who has been dismissed or has withdrawn from the Cardiovascular Technology program may be readmitted: The following apply:

1. Only one readmission to the Cardiovascular Technology program is permitted. This readmission must occur within a one year time frame.
2. A student must apply to the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.
3. A student must request readmission in writing, appear and be approved by the Cardiovascular Technology Advisory Committee.
4. A student who fails to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA may be considered for readmission only after removing all grades of less than a “C” in all required general education courses.
5. A student repeating a Cardiovascular Technology course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.
6. A student may be readmitted only if space is available.

Retention

To remain in good standing once admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program, the student must:

1. Adhere to all Northeast State, Cardiovascular Technology program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.
2. Maintain a 2.0 GPA or better in each Cardiovascular Technology course.
3. Satisfactorily complete the theory, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each Cardiovascular Technology course. Failure in either segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.
4. Submit to the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director written evidence, on the appropriate form, of a physical examination within the past six months showing the applicant is in good physical health and possesses no physical disabilities which would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the cardiovascular technologist. Any limitations in the individual’s ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.
5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior; have no documented “critical incidence” in clinical practicum sites.
6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.
7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000) and maintain throughout the program.
8. Maintain CPR certification.
9. Sign a statement prior to admission indicating he/she is drug free and submit to a drug test if requested by the Dean of Health-Related Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.
10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning drug testing and criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

Graduation

Program graduation requirements include the successful completion of the courses listed below with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.

Note

Additional courses may be required to overcome deficiencies in English, Mathematics, and Reading.

Fall

• BIOL 2010 - ♦Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
• SPCH 1010 - ♦Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credit Hours: 3
• Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3
• CHEM 1030 - ♦Introduction to Chemistry Credit Hours: 4

• or

• BIOL 1230 - ♦Introduction to Microbiology Credit Hours: 4

Spring

• BIOL 2020 - ♦Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 1530 - ♦Probability and Statistics (Non-Calculus Based) Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 1010 - ♦Composition I Credit Hours: 3
• HRPR 1000 - Introduction to Health-Related Professions Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 1030 - ♦General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Cardiovascular Technology Program is a selective admission program. Completing the general education requirements does not guarantee admission.

Semester I-Summer

• CVTE 1002 - Hospital Policies, Safety, and Procedures Credit Hours: 1
• CVTE 2990 - Special Topics in Cardiovascular Technology Credit Hours: 2
• EMTP 1015 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Credit Hours: 1
• OFMG 1100 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3

Semester II- Fall

• CVTE 1000 - Physical Principles of Medicine Credit Hours: 2
• CVTE 1010 - Cardiovascular Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
• CVTE 1030 - Non-Invasive Instrumentation Credit Hours: 3
• CVTE 1260 - Clinical Practicum I Credit Hours: 2
• CVTE 2030 - Cardiovascular Diagnostic Principles Credit Hours: 3

Semester III - Spring

• CVTE 1040 - Cardiovascular Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
• CVTE 1110 - Cardiovascular Physiology III Credit Hours: 3
• CVTE 2040 - Cardiac Diagnostic Procedures Credit Hours: 3
• CVTE 2050 - Vascular Diagnostic Procedures Credit Hours: 3
• CVTE 2060 - Clinical Practicum II Credit Hours: 3

Semester IV- Summer

• CVTE 2160 - Clinical Practicum III Credit Hours: 4

Total Credit Hours: 69

For Further Information

Sharon B. Mason, R.C.S.
Program Director, Cardiovascular Technology
Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Instructor
Telephone: 423.354.2569
Fax: 423.245.5930
E-Mail: sbmason@NortheastState.edu

or

Connie Marshall, R.T. (R) R.C.I.S.
Dean Health-Related Professions
Associate Professor
Telephone: 423.323.0238
Fax: 423.245.5930
cmarshall@NortheastState.edu