Cardiac and Vascular Imaging (CVI) — Certificate

Cardiac interventional and vascular interventional technologists work in a highly specialized field operating sophisticated imaging equipment. This technology provides detailed fluoroscopic images of the human body, assisting physicians with quality patient diagnosis and treatment.

The Cardiac and Vascular Imaging Program is a full-time, 12-month certificate that requires four quarters beginning in summer. During the program, students receive structured coursework along with clinical instruction. Clinical sites are available in a variety of regions in Southern California. The University cannot guarantee that the student will be assigned close to their residence.

The program’s load requires 40 hours per week, which includes didactic and clinical experience—the latter involving up to four 8-hour days per week. Didactic courses are 100 percent online. Clinical affiliation courses require the student to be at the affiliated hospitals.

Admission is based on a selective process.  In addition to Loma Linda University and School of Allied Health Professions admissions requirements, the applicant must also complete the following requirements:

• Current ARRT registry in Radiography (R)*
• Current California (CRT) license*
• Current BLS card with the American Heart Association
• A minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 maintained in all didactic and clinical course work
• Venipuncture is highly recommended

* An applicant who is completing a program in radiologic technology prior to the start of the program may apply as long as they have completed ARRT, CRT, and CPR requirements by the program start date.

Applicants who are eligible to take the ARRT examination for certification but who have not had opportunity to do so are given provisional status for one quarter. Eligibility to continue is subject to student's obtaining certification. It should be understood that the University will not sign or validate registry documents of students who obtained their training in another program. 

NORMAL TIME TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM

One (1) year (four [4] academic quarters)—based on part-time enrollment.