Agnes Binder Weisiger Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program A45170 Admission Application

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Cardiovascular Technology Program (CVT) Agnes Binder Weisiger Cardiovascular Technology Program

Program Code A45170

Admission Application

Application Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2019http://www.cpcc.edu/cvt

Program Overview The Cardiovascular Technology Program at CPCC is the only cardiovascular program in North Carolina that is dedicated to a comprehensive cardiac program – in the first year, students will receive didactic training and a clinical internship in echocardiography and cardiac catheterization. Our program is nationally accredited through The Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) in both the Invasive (Cardiac Catheterization) and Noninvasive (Adult Echocardiography) cardiology concentrations. Graduates of the CPCC Cardiovascular Technology Program are eligible to take the cardiovascular technology registry prior to or immediately upon graduation through Cardiovascular Credentialing International or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Nationally, Cardiovascular Technology is a rapidly advancing specialty in high demand. Within a very technically-focused and satisfying scope of practice, Cardiovascular Technologists are in demand across the nation with the future employment outlook being very good. The median income for professionals in the field is $58,000 per year according to the US Department of Labor. Higher income is possible through "on-call" hours (remaining available to work overnight or on weekends).

Non Invasive A cardiac sonographer/echocardiographer is a healthcare professional who uses ultrasound of the heart to assess cardiovascular anatomy and associated disease abnormalities. Echocardiographers performs 2-D and/or 3-D echocardiograms with advanced Doppler quantitative calculations utilizing specialized high-tech imaging equipment to acquire detailed information to evaluate the heart structure, function and size, blood flow patterns and valvular issues. They also assist with stress echocardiography, and cardiovascular intra-operative transesophageal echocardiography. Echocardiographers are the healthcare professionals who are able to work independently in direct contact with the patient. Echocardiographers and physicians work as a team to accurately evaluate and assess for optimal diagnoses and management of care.

Invasive

The invasive cardiovascular technologist is a health care professional who assists cardiologists in the field of interventional cardiology and electrophysiology (EP) using specialized, high-tech equipment, devices and computers. Invasive specialists assist with locating and opening blockages in arteries in the heart and throughout the body, preventing or stopping heart attacks and improving quality of life by restoring normal blood flow. Invasive specialists also work in electrophysiology (EP) labs where problems associated with the heart’s electrical system are analyzed and treated using a variety of methods including ablation therapy, pacemaker and defibrillator implants.

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Admissions Process

(All buildings listed below can be located on the Central Campus map.)

CPCC College Admission 1. Attend a Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program Information Session at CPCC.

The CVT program hosts information sessions for students interested in a detailed description of the program and the

admission process. Dates and locations of these sessions will be posted on the CPCC Cardiovascular Technology program

website.

2. Complete the CPCC College Admission Application.

If not currently enrolled at CPCC, go to the Student Success Center in the Central High Building, and complete an

application to the college or submit an online application. Designate Cardiovascular Technology as the program of

interest. If you are a current student see Admissions to change your program of study. (A55280C)

3. Meet with a college counselor.

4. Request an official copy of your high school and college transcripts be sent to CPCC Student Records, PO Box 35009,

Charlotte, NC 28235-5009.

Transcripts are processed in the order of which they are received. Please allow up to four weeks for processing. You will

be notified to your CPCC student email when the evaluation is completed.

5. If your high school or college transcripts are not from the United States, you will need an International Transcript Evaluation

reviewed by an agent outside of Central Piedmont Community College.

A list of International Evaluators is available in the Counseling Department in the Central High Building on the CPCC

Central Campus or through the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES) website. There is a fee for

this service.

Required Testing

1. All applicants must take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) You will need to schedule an appointment

online at the Testing Center website.

• Admission into the Cardiovascular Therapy program is competitive and is determined by the TEAS results

and completed general education courses (page 3).

• A study guide for the TEAS is available at www.atitesting.com.

• The TEAS test is required for all applicants, even if the applicant has a prior college-level degree.

• A copy of your TEAS test results MUST be attached to the application.

Program Admission

1. Submit a completed Cardiovascular Technology Program application and related documentation by the application deadline

(page 1).

2. The application and all related documentation should be turned into the locked drop-box in the mailroom BL (Belk/Health

Careers Building) 3545, sent by mail, or emailed to the Admissions Specialist (page 5).

3. Nine students are admitted for the Invasive track and nine students are admitted for the Non-invasive track. Applicants are

admitted to their chosen track in the order of the highest accumulated points. There is no minimum requirement.

4. Students will be notified of decisions at the beginning of May. Accepted students will then be required to attend a mandatory

orientation meeting at the end of May to discuss additional requirements for admitted students.

5. Upon acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program, in order to participate in clinical education experiences at

health care facilities students are required to:

Submit results of a North Carolina and/or national criminal background check at their own expense.

Students must also complete a medical exam, provide record of immunizations, show proof of medical insurance and

carry CPCC’s accident insurance.

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Cardiovascular Technology Program Application Form Part I Student Identification

Complete shaded areas with all information currently available.

First Name Last Name CPCC Student ID

Street/Apt

City State ZIP

Home Phone Cell Phone CPCC Email

Have you attended a Cardiovascular information session or Health Careers Open House?

If so, when? (date will be verified)

Are you currently applying to another health career program at CPCC?

Scores Record TEAS scores below.

Item Points Earned

Points Possible

1. ATITEAS TestScores

Reading Score

(each score is multiplied by 0.1 to determine points earned)

(10)

Science Score (10)

Adjusted Individualized Score (10)

2. Completed Academic Courses1. Three points are awarded for completion

of BIO 163 or both BIO 168 and BIO 169and passed with a grade of “C” or higher.

2. One point is awarded for each coursepreviously taken and passed with agrade of “C” or higher.

3. Applicable courses can count towardscourse of study if applicant is admittedto program.

BIO 163 or both BIO 168 and BIO 169 (please indicate the grade for either one or both courses as applicable)

(3)

COM 110 or COM 231 (1)

MAT 143, MAT 152, or MAT 171 (1)

PHY 110/110A (1)

PSY 150 (1)

Total Application Points (37)

Specialized Track Indicate your chosen specialty track by choosing one of the two options (Invasive or Non-Invasive) below. Please note, only one

program application is accepted per person per application year.

CHOSEN SPECIALTY TRACK MUST INDICATE ONE

INVASIVE: Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

NON-INVASIVE: Cardiac Sonographer/ Echocardiography Technologist

Note: Application will not be complete if the professional standards document on page 4 is not printed, signed, and submitted with application.

To clear all fields, select button to the right.

This will erase all of your entries to this form.

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Cardiovascular Technology Program Application Form Part II

CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION

AGNES BINDER WEISIGER CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Applicants should tour an appropriate health care facility, career shadow and/or otherwise ascertain if s/he can perform the professional duties of the profession without becoming injurious to themselves or the patient and should have the ability to meet the following performance standards:

ISSUE STANDARD EXAMPLES

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment.

Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations. Make accurate independent decisions. Concentrate and focus attention for prolonged periods of time to attain precise testing results. Ability to work alone as well as a member of a team. Apply reasoning and evaluation skills necessary in the safe technical performance of cardiovascular procedures.

Interpersonal Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact effectively with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

Display compassion, empathy and concern for others. Effectively deal with anxiety/anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner. Demonstrate a high degree of patience. Work with other health care providers in stressful life/death situations.

Communication Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.

Communicate needs in a prompt, clear and concise manner. Accurately record/document pertinent information. Follow verbal and/or written instructions. Interact with patients and other health care providers in a professional manner.

Mobility Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces.

Respond promptly to the patient's needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30 pounds, exert a sustained force of 20 pounds, push/pull mobile equipment weighing up to 300 pounds, stand for prolonged periods wearing a 12-20 pound lead apron, walk an equivalent of 5 miles per day, sit for periods of 1 hour, move a 150 pound incapacitated person as a team of four, and provide for patient safety.

Latex Advisory: The use of latex/latex based products may exist in health care universal precautions and in environments such as, but not limited

to, Health Sciences' classrooms and training labs, hospitals, nursing care facilities, laboratories, clinical areas, and medical/dental offices. Individuals with latex allergies should seek expert advice from their health care provider so that they may receive information to make an informed decision regarding their exposure to latex in the health care field.

Radiation Advisory: Students will be exposed to controlled levels of radiation in the program; and will be issued a radiation monitoring badge to accurately determine levels of exposure while a student is in the clinical area.

Students will be expected to perform electrocardiograms and cardiac sonograms/echocardiograms on a fellow student in a professional on-campus lab setting during the first year of the program. During the second year of the non-invasive track, students will continue to perform cardiac sonograms/echocardiograms on a fellow student in all labs.

Student Name (type name here) Date

Student Signature (print out and sign) Date

Revised 5/16 SFB

Motor Skills Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform cardiopulmonary skills.

Ability to seize, grasp, grip, hold, turn or otherwise work with hands. Work with fingers to manipulate switches, dials and other equipment controls. Input data into computer.

Hearing Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.

Communicate verbally with patients and other health care providers. Detect and evaluate the sounds of cardiac monitors, stethoscopes, Doppler, IV pumps, fire alarms, etc.

Visual Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in cardiopulmonary technology.

Observe and monitor patients in full and dimmed light. Visual near acuity of 20 inches or less with clarity. Distinguish depth, color and spatial attributes of images.

Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.

Perceive attributes of an object via touch. Palpate.

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Application Submission

Check Your Application for Completion

1. Type all information on the Program Application Form (page 3) and print. 2. Sign and date the Professional Standards document (page 4) and print. 3. Secure the following documents to the application:

a. Official TEAS score from the Testing Center

Submit the Completed Application

Submit on or before the deadline date as follows:

Drop Box

Deposit in the labeled drop box located on the third floor of the Health Careers building on the Central Campus, Room # 3545 (across from the elevators)

Or

Mail to: Admissions Specialist Attn: Cardiovascular Technology

CPCC Central Campus, Belk/Health Careers Building PO Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235-5009

Or

E-Mail: health.humanservices@cpcc.edu

If emailing, be sure to include application document and electronic/scanned copies of all additional documents as an attachment to your email.

Questions About the Admissions Process?

Contact the Admissions Specialist at health.humanservices@cpcc.edu or schedule an appointment to meet with the Admissions Specialist for this program