Interventional Cardiac and Vascular Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
The Interventional Cardiac and Vascular Technology (ICVT) Program is the only invasive tract program in the state of North Carolina dedicated to include comprehensive instruction in cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and neurovascular procedures. The Program provides clinical rotations at various regional hospitals where new and innovative techniques are constantly being explored.
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Outcomes
- Catheterization
- Imaging
- Intervention
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Monitoring
- Anatomy
- Pathology
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
U G RCredit Hours: 3
ICV 110: Patient Care/Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 3
ICV 111: ICV Electrocardiography
Credit Hours: 1
ICV 118: Cardiology Procedures I
RCredit Hours: 2
ICV 120: ICV Clinical Education I
RCredit Hours: 2
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II
RCredit Hours: 4
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc (Global)
U G RCredit Hours: 3
ICV 125: ICV Clinical Education II
RCredit Hours: 4
ICV 217: Inter Equip & Supplies
Credit Hours: 3
ICV 218: Cardiology Procedures II
RCredit Hours: 2
ICV 112: ICV Ionizing Radiation Effects
RCredit Hours: 2
ICV 113: ICV Neurovascular Procedures
Credit Hours: 2
ICV 130: ICV Clinical Education III
Credit Hours: 4
ICV 216: ICV Pharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
ICV 212: ICV Imaging Physics
RCredit Hours: 3
ICV 219: Vascular Physiology & Proc
RCredit Hours: 3
ICV 220: ICV Clinical Education IV
RCredit Hours: 8
ICV 230: ICV Clinical Education V
RCredit Hours: 8
ICV 241: ICV Pathology Review
Credit Hours: 2
ICV 261: ICV Cardiac Exam Prep
Credit Hours: 1
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Cardiac Cath Lab
- Electrophysiology Lab
- Interventional Radiology
- Endovascular Surgery
- Industry Representative
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- Team player
- Able to take responsibility and meet the demands of a stressful environment & emergency medical situations.
- Motivated to meet challenges.
- Hand-eye coordination
- Strong advanced math and reading background.
- Critical thinking skills Special Program Facts
- Interventional specialists continue to be highly recruited throughout the United States
- May require driving distances to clinical sites.
- Interventional technology is a safe profession, in terms of radiation exposure, when proper precautions are utilized.
Visit us today!
Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103