Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist Program

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The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist student is trained to assist the physician in performing invasive testing techniques, which provide critical data for detecting and managing cardiac and vascular diseases. Students develop skills in preparing and monitoring patients during invasive cardiac procedures and other treatment modalities.

Invasive Cardiovascular Studies include:

Anatomy & Physiology/Pathophysiology
Therapeutic Communications
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Basic & Advanced Electrocardiography (EKG)
Physics
Vital signs
Sterile Technique
Patient Assessment
IV Administration
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Hemodynamics
Radiation Safety
Recognition of and intervention in lethal arrhythmias
Interventional Procedures such as angioplasty, stents, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
Peripheral Intervention
Cardiac Pathology

Emerging technologies in peripheral vascular intervention, as well as concepts in cardiac electrophysiology and pacemakers, are explored to prepare students for expanding career opportunities. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is presented in accordance with the guidelines of the American Heart Association.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is presented in accordance with the guidelines of the American Heart Association.

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The Clinical & Externship Experience

The clinical/externship rotation is an integral part of the training program. Eligible students are assigned to a school-approved clinical site by the Program Director. Students will maintain this rotation until all required hours have been completed within the allotted time frame. Site visits to hospitals are conducted regularly by the school clinical site coordinator to assess the student’s satisfactory progress.

Due to the technical nature of this program, a minimum of an associate’s degree is required. In addition, students must have prior training in allied health, recent clinical work experience, and college credits in anatomy & physiology, as well as math and science.

Career Placement

The knowledge and skills acquired prepare students for responsible career entry positions with advancement opportunities in hospital cardiac catheterization laboratories. A widespread, critical demand exists for competent, credentialed Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists.

Medical Employers depend on Carnegie Invasive Cardiovascular graduates. You can trust the Carnegie Institute, with over 75 years of providing quality education, training, and career placement for students like you.

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Publication of Outcome Results

According to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT) Standards, schools must publish outcome results for the following programs: Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, Vascular Technologist, and Cardiovascular Technologist, based on the 2020 Annual Reports Management System.

The published results are consistent with our 2025 JRC-CVT Annual Report. These results represent a three-year average for the Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist (ICVT) Program’s outcomes, including national credentialing pass rates, retention, and positive placement, for the years 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Average Rate of Graduates who took and successfully passed the RCIS national credentialing through CCI: 100%.
Average Retention Rate: 91.67%.
Average Positive Placement Rate: 100%.

Textbooks & Reference Manuals

Publisher	Title	Author	ISBN	Price
Lippincott	ECG Workout Book	Huff	978-1-4511-1553-6	$52.79
APRN World	Cardiac Pharmacology, 2nd Edition	Nair	978-194-100-4128	$74.95
Elsevier	Anatomy & Physiology, 9th Edition	Patton/Thibodeau	978-0-3232-9883-4	$199.00
Elsevier	Netters Cardiology	Runge	978-1-4377-0637-6	$99.95
Jones & Bartlett	Invasive Cardiology	Watson	978-0-7637-6468-5	$179.95
AHA	ACLS	Woodson Education		$250.00

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National Certification

As a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT), you will be eligible to take the RCIS national examination through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) immediately following completion of your training.

Membership

Membership in the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP) and the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) is open to you as a student and graduate.

Tuition Fees Payment Plan

View the Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist Program Tuition Fees Payment Plan.

Cost of Attendance

Financial aid eligibility is limited by the cost of attendance for the student’s program of study, or for each academic year of a program longer than one year in length. As required by law, the cost of attendance includes both institutional charges, such as tuition and fees, and institutionally determined expense allowances for living costs, transportation, and other allowable expenses. Living costs must be included in cost of attendance calculations, regardless of whether the institution provides housing or if students reside off-campus. These expense allowances do not represent fees assessed by the institution to its students. The only fees for which students are liable are the tuition and other fees outlined in your enrollment agreement. These estimated expense allowances are only used for compliance and financial aid eligibility purposes. The Carnegie Institute uses the following monthly expense allowances in determining the student’s total cost of attendance.

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist