Geisinger Medical Center's cardiovascular technologist school is part of its cardiology department on the main medical campus in Danville. The program at Geisinger only lasts 12 months, with five months dedicated to classroom learning and seven months devoted to clinical rotations through the hospital's cardiovascular labs. Geisinger has three cardiac catheterization labs, one EKG lab, a special procedures lab, an electrophysiology lab and space for stress testing and echocardiography. The hospital performs more than 60,000 tests and procedures annually, and students in Geisinger's program have the opportunity to participate in its busy cardiovascular program through clinical rotations. Prerequisites include completion of a bachelor's degree program, preferably in the sciences.
Geisinger School of Cardiovascular Technology
Geisinger Medical Center
100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822
570-271-6638
geisinger.org/professionals/education/cvts
Morristown Memorial Hospital's cardiovascular technologist school is part of its Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute. The hospital notes that it is the only accredited program to offer students three specialty educational tracks. Its program encompasses 18 months of training: six months of study focusing on the basics of cardiovascular technology, such as anatomy and arrhythmia interpretation, followed by 12 months of specialty training. Students choose a specialty track after the first six months of classes, selecting a track of coursework in invasive cardiology, noninvasive echocardiography or peripheral vascular studies. Graduates are eligible to sit for national qualifying exams and work in physician's offices or hospitals. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, college-level coursework in the sciences and completion of a formal interview.
Morristown Memorial Hospital
School of Cardiovascular Technology
100 Madison Avenue, P.O. Box 1956
Morristown, NJ 07862
973-971-5096
atlantichealth.org/Gagnon
The Central Florida Institute is a private, for-profit training center that has offered training programs to health-care professionals since 1980. Its cardiovascular technologist school comprises a two-year program that combines classroom and laboratory learning at its educational center with hands-on clinical rotations in local hospitals and cardiovascular clinics. The accredited CFI cardiovascular technology program awards graduates an associate of applied science degree and qualifies them to sit for national certification exams. CFI also offers a career services department to help graduates find employment after completion of their training. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a passing score on a special entrance exam.
Central Florida Institute
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
30522 U.S. Highway 19, Suite 300
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
727-786-4707
cfinstitute.com