Program DescriptionThe cardiovascular technologist is the link between the physician
and the patient by way of the sophisticated medical instrumentation
currently utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular
disease.
The Cardiovascular Technology Program at Grossmont College is a
two-year course of study leading to an Associate in Science Degree,
or Certificate of Achievement as elected by the student. Graduates
enter the health care profession as Cardiovascular Technologists.
Students are educated in the theoretical concepts and clinical
application of a broad spectrum of courses and techniques, including
Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Principles of
Medicine, Medical Instrumentation/ Electronics, and Clinical
Practicum.
The Cardiovascular Technology curriculum covers four regular
semesters and requires a six-week summer session between the first
and second years of study. The first year core curriculum of the
program is composed of on-campus lecture and laboratory classes,
offered primarily in the morning and early afternoon. The second
year of the program is a concentrated study in one of three
subspecialties within the field consisting of a series of on-campus
lecture and laboratory courses combined with clinical experience in
local hospitals. Students must provide their own transportation to
the clinical sites. Some late afternoon and evening classes are
required. |
