What Sets Our Cardiovascular Tech Certificate Program Apart
96% RCIS Exam Pass Rate
From 2021 to 2024, our students had a 96% average pass rate when taking the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam. Provided by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), the RCIS exam is taken by those who seek to become certified as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
Preparation to Work Alongside Cardiologists
You will receive the preparation necessary to work alongside cardiologists and perform diagnostic, invasive and therapeutic heart and vascular procedures as well as:
- Diagnostic catheterizations
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Temporary pacemaker placement
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs or EKGs)
- Atherectomy
- Peripheral Vascular
- Valve Replacement
Cardiovascular Technology Certificate Offered as a Hybrid Program
You will have the opportunity to pursue the Cardiovascular Technology Certificate as a hybrid program, with some classes offered in-person and others offered online.
Hands-On Learning in the First & Only Learning Space of its Kind in the Lancaster Area
You will feel like you’re on the job from day one at our Center for Excellence in Practice, Lancaster’s newest and most advanced clinical simulation lab. The first and only learning space of its kind in the Lancaster area, the Center for Excellence in Practice is a 20,000-square-foot simulation space that provides the opportunity to work with students from other programs in realistic simulations that mirror real-life healthcare settings.
Guaranteed Clinical Placements Within Your First Year
You are guaranteed clinical placements at premier locations in Pennsylvania within your first year. You will have the opportunity to experience working in clinical settings with expert faculty, helping transfer knowledge and skills from the classroom to in-person patient experiences. You will learn critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving by engaging in realistic scenarios staged in real-world medical environments.
Taught by Experienced Cardiovascular Technology Faculty
You will learn from and work alongside faculty who have a breadth of experience working in cardiovascular technology. Many faculty members are cardiovascular technologists currently or hold former positions in the field.
