Program Overview

Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology is a full-time, daytime program that prepares students to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and structural heart conditions.

Program Highlights

• Full-time, daytime program (MondayFriday)
• August cohort start
• Training in cardiac catheterization, coronary interventions, and structural heart procedures
• Access to cardiovascular simulation and hemodynamic monitoring laboratories
• Small clinical and class sizes for individualized instruction
• Clinical experience in leading regional healthcare facilities
• Eligibility to apply for registry examinations prior to graduation

About the Program

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology prepares students to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and structural heart conditions. Working in a cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab), Invasive CVT professionals are part of a highly specialized team performing procedures that restore blood flow and improve cardiac function.

Program Details

Students learn to assist with coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions (including balloon angioplasty and stent placement), plaque removal procedures, right heart catheterizations, and structural heart interventions. Training also includes patient preparation, sterile technique, hemodynamic monitoring, and direct patient care throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Prerequisites

Students may apply to the Associate of Applied Science program while completing prerequisite coursework. However, all required prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to official admission into the program.

• BIO 221 Anatomy & Physiology I
• ENG 105 The Art of Writing
• MATH 210 Introductory Statistics
• PHIL 321 Ethics in Healthcare
• BIO 222 Anatomy & Physiology II
• PSY 101 or SOC 351 Introduction to Psychology or Medical Sociology

Career Opportunities

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists work in cardiac catheterization laboratories, hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, and specialty cardiovascular facilities. Professionals in this field assist cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures, operate advanced imaging and monitoring systems, and provide direct patient care before, during, and after procedures. With cardiovascular disease remaining a leading health concern nationwide, demand for skilled invasive cardiovascular technologists continues to grow.

University Information

Virginia Wesleyan University is an inclusive community grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and dedicated to scholarship, service, lifelong learning, and environmental stewardship. The university inspires students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation, and the world.