Grossmont College
Grossmont College is located in east San Diego county. Grossmont is a comprehensive community college offering lower division courses and academic preparation which will permit you to transfer to any campus in the California State University and University of California systems, as well as to many private colleges and universities. The College also offers relevant and up-to-date vocational programs to enable students to prepare for employment in the private and public sectors.
Cardiovascular Technology
The Cardiovascular Technology Program at Grossmont College is a two-year course of study leading to an Associate in Science Degree, or Certificate of Achievement as elected by the student. Graduates enter the health care profession as Cardiovascular Technologists.
Students are educated in the theoretical concepts and clinical application of a broad spectrum of courses and techniques, including Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Principles of Medicine, Medical Instrumentation/ Electronics, and Clinical Practicum. The Cardiovascular Technology curriculum covers four regular semesters and requires a six-week summer session between the first and second years of study. The first year core curriculum of the program is composed of on-campus lecture and laboratory classes, offered primarily in the morning and early afternoon. The second year of the program is a concentrated study in one of three subspecialties within the field consisting of a series of on-campus lecture and laboratory courses combined with clinical experience in local hospitals. Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical sites. Some late afternoon and evening classes are required.
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Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician
Salary range:
$42,328 – $74,734
Minimum training:Associate's degree
Job description:A cardiovascular technologist or cardiovascular technician assists physicians in diagnosing and treating heart or blood vessel ailments. More