On-campus Programs
- bs in radiation sciencesradiologic technologynuclear medicine technology
- radiation therapy
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Diagnostic Cardiac sonography
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVI) is an exciting and challenging field, which establishes an important role in diagnostic and therapeutic radiologic procedures. While concentrating mainly upon the cardiac and vascular systems, CVI consists of a wide range of procedures including angiography, venography, nonvascular interventional, vascular interventional and central venous access procedures.
The Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist is a skilled professional that works primarily in the hospital setting. They are qualified by education and clinical experience to aid the radiologist in performing and producing quality images of the patient's vascular and non-vascular anatomy. The technologist is responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations, providing patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures, taking a medical history before an exam to assist the radiologist in making an accurate diagnosis, positioning patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated, determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology, and create images that will become a part of the patients medical history.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook reports good news for those interested in a career in Cardiovascular Technology through 2018. From 2008 through 2018 employment of cardiovascular technologist is expected to increase by 24%, faster than the average for all occupations.
For statistics on salary expectations and additional information on a career in Cardiovascular Technology visit the bureau of Labor and Statistics website(www.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm).
The following CVI distance education courses are offered by Radiologic Technology Education. They are entirely web-based and are designed to provide the student with the information outlined in The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination Content Specifications for cardiac interventional (CI) and vascular interventional (VI) (see http://www.arrt.org/index.html?content=examinations/contentspec.htm). It should be noted that those wishing to sit for the ARRT - CI or VI examination must have ARRT Primary Certification in Radiologic Technology and also complete the ARRT clinical experience requirements for CI or VI (https://www.arrt.org/Certification/Cardiac-Interventional-Radiography). The clinical experience requirements may be completed at your place of employment or by enrolling in a clinical internship offered by different educational facilities.
Non-degree seeking students who meet the required CVI course prerequisite(s) may enroll in the courses through the University of Iowa Center for Credit Programs by completing the enrollment procedure outlined at http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/enroll.htm.
Non-Degree How to Enroll Video
For questions relating to non-degree seeking enrollment contact Center for Credit Programs Student Services (800-272-6430).
Radiation Sciences BS degree seeking students need to contact the Radiation Sciences advisors to discuss requirements before enrolling. Students must admit to The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Radiation Sciences major, PRIOR to enrolling in any CVI course for them to count toward the degree. They also must obtain a C or better grade for it to apply toward degree credit. For questions relating to degree-seeking enrollment contact Jenny Maiers and Shelley Matzen (radiation-sciences@uiowa.edu; 319-353-8388). For additional information, select the BS in radiation sciences link on left side NavBar.
Students enrolled in the CVI distance education (DE) courses will be assessed tuition and the technology fee based on the total semester hours of enrollment as indicated in the table below. Non-resident students that are ONLY registered for off-campus DE courses are eligible to be assessed resident tuition for the CVI distance education courses. Students that register for off-campus DE and on-campus courses will be assessed resident or nonresident tuition and the technology fee based on the semester hours of enrollment as indicated in the table below.
Financial aide is not available for non-degree seeking students.
2011-2012 Term
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| Resident Tution | $538 | 807 | 1076 | 1345 | 1614 | 1883 | 2152 | |
| *Nonresident Tuition | $538 | 807 | 1076 | 5955 | 5946 | 6937 | 7928 | |
| Technology Fee | $67.50 | 67.50 | 67.50 | 67.50 | 101.25 | 101.25 | 101.25 | |
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)
Semesters Offered: Summer, Fall, and Spring
Description: Normal arterial and venous anatomy of all parts of the circulatory system will be discussed and illustrated through angiographic, MRI, and CT images. Common variants will also be presented.
Prerequisite: 027:053 Human Anatomy, 60:113 Human Anatomy Online, or 60:110 Principle of Human Anatomy or Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy or Sonography Program anatomy course.
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)
Semesters Offered: Summer and Fall
Description: This course covers the imaging and accessory equipment for vascular interventional and cardiac interventional procedures and imaging equipment quality control. The fundamental principles of vascular and cardiac procedures, including patient preparation and care, radiation safety, contrast medium, pharmacology, and sedation will be presented.
Prerequisite: ARRT Primary Certification in Radiologic Technology.
Corequisite: 675:110 (if not taken as prerequisite)
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)
Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring
Description: This course discusses ECG analysis, hemodynamic principles and waveform analysis, cardiac output, vascular resistance, and calculation of stenotic valves.
Corequisite: 675:110 (if not taken as prerequisite)
Instructor: Jennifer Maiers (jennifer-maiers@uiowa.edu)
Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring 2012 and then it will only be offered in the Fall
Description: Angiographic and interventional procedures of the abdomen, thorax, and upper and lower extremities and the associated pathologies will be presented.
Prerequisite: 675:110
Corequisite: 675:120 (if not taken as prerequisite)
Instructor: Jennifer Maiers (jennifer-maiers@uiowa.edu)
Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring 2012 and then it will only be offered in the Fall
Description:This course discusses angiographic and interventional procedures of the head and neck and the associated pathologies. Non-vascular interventions will also be included.
Prerequisite: 675:110
Corequisite: 675:120 (if not taken as prerequisite)
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)
Semester Offered: Spring and Fall 2011and then it will only be offered in the Spring
Description: This course presents all the cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures and the associated pathologies.
Prerequisite: 675:110
Corequisite: 675:120 & 675:130 (if not taken as prerequisite)
General Iowa Continuing Education Credits has been awarded for the each of the course listed below. Continuing education credit documentation will be provided upon request after successful completion of course. For those licensed to practice in Iowa, this credit will also fulfill the continuing education requirements for the ARRT.
Non-Iowans: The ARRT awards 16 category A CE credits for academic courses relevant to the profession and completed through a regionally accredited university or college. Contact the ARRT for details on how to obtain this credit.
Enrollees may register as auditors if approval is granted by the course instructor and, for admitted students, the departmental adviser. Registration for (or a change in registration to) 0 semester hours must be made. The mark of "R" (registered) will be assigned if the student's attendance and performance are satisfactory; if they are unsatisfactory, the mark of "W" (withdrawn) will be assigned. Courses completed with a mark of "R" will not meet any college requirements and will carry no credit toward graduation. Auditing may not be used as a second-grade-only option. Requests for audit registration must be made by the appropriate academic deadline. You will pay fees for auditing a course according to the number of semester hours for which the course is offered.
Students auditing a distance education course in Computed Tomography (676), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (674), or Cardiovascular Interventional (675) must obtain a passing grade based on the course requirements to be given an "R" (registered) UI grade assignment and to be awarded Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) continuing education credits for the courses that offer the credit.