Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist

The Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist program at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution. The program prepares students to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and vascular conditions, with training in non-invasive and invasive diagnostic procedures used in hospital and clinical settings.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0901 in the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions field. Forsyth Technical Community College also offers certificate programs in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Students can expect coursework in cardiac anatomy, electrocardiography, ultrasound imaging, and patient monitoring techniques.