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Overview for Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist

A program that prepares individuals to perform invasive, noninvasive, and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system at the request of physicians to aid in diagnoses and therapeutic treatments. Includes instruction in reviewing and recording patient histories and clinical data; patient care; investigative and examination procedures; diagnostic procedures; data analysis and documentation; physician consultation; equipment operation and monitoring; and professional standards and ethics.

Careers for Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Majors

A major in Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians - $41,580
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary - $82,450

Colleges Offering a Major in Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist

Top 9 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded*/ Percentage	Selectivity	Cost*
		Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Ponce, PR	20 (3.1%)
		Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	10 (3.9%)		-
		Rush University Chicago, IL	10 (6.7%)		-
		Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA	9 (18.4%)		-
		Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC	9 (5.1%)		-
		Barry University Miami, FL	8 (0.7%)
		University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC	4 (0.1%)
		Gwynedd Mercy College Gwynedd Valley, PA	2 (0.5%)
		Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	1 (0.2%)
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