CARDIOVASCULAR TECH
Northwest Mississippi Community College - Southaven
5197 W. E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS, 38671
About This Program
The Cardiovascular Technology program is designed to train students through didactic laboratory and clinical experiences for a career in invasive and non-invasive cardiology. After completion of the program an invasive cardiovascular technologist (CVT) can work in a number of different areas in a hospital or physician's office. Students will be trained to work in cardiac catheterization laboratories utilizing x-ray and monitoring equipment to perform sophisticiated tests to determine the condition of a patient's coronary arteries and heart. They will also be trained to work in a cardiology laboratory where electrodes microphones and ultrasound equipment are used to determine the condition of a patient's heart without invasive procedures.
Credential
Associate Degree
Field of Study
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Related Occupation
Healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients of all ages. These roles include physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, and other licensed clinical professionals.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$104,570/yr
$50.27/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
5197 W. E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS, 38671
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$11,500
Length (Weeks)
64
Real-World Outcomes
23 people completed this program. Of those, 14 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 61%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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