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Course Description

Outcomes

• Performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations and other related procedures. Inserts small catheters through a needle into the blood vessels and into the heart so that X-rays, angiograms and other recordings can be taken to determine the heart's structure and function.
• Assist physicians with patient monitoring during surgery or procedures.
• Documents evaluation results, progress reports, treatment plans and other data using appropriate formats and systems.
• They may eligible do to enroll the following certification courses
  • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
  • Cardiovascular Cardiopulmonary Technologist / Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CI registry). Requires an associate degree.
  • Requires Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Typically requires applicable state license. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.