Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist

The Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist certificate program at Howard Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Columbia, MD. The program prepares students to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions by performing procedures such as electrocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization monitoring.

This program is part of the cardiovascular technology field (CIP 51.0901), which trains students for roles as cardiovascular technologists in hospitals and specialty clinics. Howard Community College also offers related health technology programs including Biomedical Technology/Technician at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year certificate levels. Other programs at the Columbia campus include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, providing additional options for students with interests in technical fields beyond healthcare.