Cardiovascular Technology

Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) is an adult cardiac sonography allied health profession concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease. The cardiac sonographer performs exams at the request of a physician to obtain information about the patient's heart anatomy and function so the physician can make a diagnosis. The cardiovascular sonographer performs these studies and electrocardiographic (ECG) procedures. The information obtained from these clinical studies is used by the cardiologist to evaluate patients for cardiovascular disease and design a comprehensive treatment plan. Cardiovascular sonographers perform the studies, operate various electronic diagnostic instruments, prepare preliminary reports and calculate clinical information for interpretation by the cardiologist. The CVT program provides the necessary classroom and clinical courses to allow graduates to work as cardiovascular sonographers and/or ECG specialists.

Program Admission:

1. Completion of Associate of Science degree required Mathematics and General Education requirements.
2. Course Prerequisites:
   1. ALH A010 Health Occupations (Program Application Submission)
   2. ALH A111 Medical Terminology
   3. BIOL A221 Anatomy-Physiology

Program Requirements:

• Students must earn a minimum grade of 70%, C or better in all courses for acceptance and continuation in the program
• Current BLS/CPR certification, current proof of immunizations (as listed in the School of Allied Health Programs Manual), drug screening, and background check.
• Prior knowledge of the field is not a requirement to start the program

Program Outcome

Program Learning Outcomes

1. To prepare students for entry-level employment by preparing students in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains as professional and competent Cardiovascular Technologists to meet the needs of the local health care community.

Graduates can work in hospitals, medical centers, physician offices and clinics, research centers, and privately- owned companies contracting with medical facilities.

Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

Required Prerequisites

Required Courses

1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

Program Sequence

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Year 1

Semester 1	Units
ALH A010	Health Occupations
BIOL A221	Anatomy-Physiology 1
OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE	3
OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE	3
OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE	3
	Units

Semester 2
ALH A111
OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE
OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE
OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE

Year 2

Semester 1
Acceptance into the OCC Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound Program Required (Cohort Restriction)
ALH A115
ALH A120
CVT A100
CVT A160

Semester 2
CVT A130
CVT A150
CVT A170
CVT A190

Year 3

Semester 1
CVT A200
CVT A205
CVT A210
CVT A220

Semester 2
CVT A250
CVT A255
CVT A260
CVT A265

Intersession
CVT A224