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Cardiovascular Technician Training

CARDIOVASCULAR BASIC STUDIES / NONINVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNICIAN

Cardiovascular Technicians work in a noninvasive capacity to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart (cardiac) and blood vessel (peripheral vascular) ailments or diseases. A Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) or Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technician (sometimes called a cardio tech), trained at Central Florida Institute (CFI) may specialize in electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitors, and stress testing. Sometimes a Cardiovascular Technician is referred to as a cardiographic or EKG technician.

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The following areas are included in the Cardio Tech (CVT) training programs at CFI.

  • Electrocardiography - EKG
  • Holter Monitor Set up and Scanning
  • Cardiac Rehab and Medications
  • Event Monitors
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Stress Testing Techniques and Interpretative Skills
  • Defibrillators
  • Pace Makers
  • Introduction to Noninvasive Vascular Studies
  • Introduction to Echocardiographic Imaging and Techniques

Graduates of Noninvasive CVT at CFI are employable in facilities such as:

  • Cardiology Practices
  • Clinics
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Centers
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centers
  • Hospitals

"CFI fulfilled my career needs. I highly recommend the Cardio program. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and the staff was very helpful. All around, it's a really good school."

Ray W.
Cardiovascular Tech graduate

The Department of Labor points out that healthcare employers prefer trained personnel, therefore, the job prospects should be best for Cardiovascular Technicians with formal training such as that offered at Central Florida Institute. Healthcare employers are particularly interested in Cardiovascular Technicians with certification.

Cardiovascular Technician Graduates may obtain the following national credentials by passing the corresponding certification examination:

  • (CCT) - *Certified Cardiographic Technician through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
  • (NCET) - National Certified ECG Technician through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

*indicates preferred/recognized exam in that specialty, otherwise all credentials are equal