Program:
Radiography & Medical Imaging

Degree Awarded:
Certificate in Cardiac and Vascular Interventional

Length of Program:
2–4 semesters

Application Deadlines:
N/A
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Degree Overview

The curriculum for the certificate option provides foundational didactic knowledge of the advanced vascular and cardiac interventional radiography modalities, allowing students and/or employees the opportunity to gain employment. It also prepares individuals to sit for ARRT post-primary boards (Cardiac Interventional or Vascular Interventional). 

Following the completion of the certificate option, graduates can gain increased opportunities in the medical imaging profession. Employment is available in a cardiac interventional radiography department, cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology lab or vascular interventional department (Interventional Radiology). 

Start dates are available in spring, summer and fall. All classes are available 100% online with cross-sectional classes offered both online or in a hybrid format. Applicants must be ARRT-registered and a certified technologist, or a current student in a radiography program.  

Required Courses 

  • DMI 423 Angiography (3 credits) 
  • DMI 419 Cardiac Interventional Radiography (3 credits) 
  • DMI 417 Vascular Interventional Radiography (3 credits) 
  • DMI 414 Health Care Delivery Systems (3 credits) 
  • Total credits: 12 

**Externship- Optional - Individual certificates will ensure students meet educational requirements for the ARRT post-primary certifications. If students need the clinical component to meet the clinical requirements for the ARRT post-primary certification, an externship course(s) in the specific advanced modality will be advised. 

Required Courses for Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Certificate

Courses Semester Hours
DMI 423 - Angiographic and Interventional Procedures 3
DMI 419 - Cardiac-Interventional Radiography 3
DMI 417 - Vascular Interventional Radiography 3
◊ DMI 414 - Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems 3
Total Semester Hours 12

**Externship Optional - Individual certificates will help students meet educational requirements for the ARRT post-primary certifications. If students need the clinical component, an externship course will be advised.

Tuition and Fees

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Undergraduate Tuition

Cost per Credit Hour
$671


Cost per Semester
$8,052 - Full-time (12 hrs)
$4,026 - Part-time (6 hrs)

Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition$671 / credit-hour
Fees - Included in cost per semester
Degree Specific Fees - Not included in cost per semester

Career Overview

Median Salary

$80,850
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Job Outlook

Overall employment of medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians is projected to grow 11% 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

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