Cardiovascular Technology

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Grossmont College’s cardiovascular technology program is the only one of its type in the San Diego area and one of a small number of accredited programs in the country. Here, you will learn using the latest technology in this exciting field. Through this two-year program, you may earn an Associate in Science degree or a Certificate of Achievement.

Your Studies

You will learn theoretical concepts as well as clinical application of a wide array of courses, including:

• Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
• Physical Principles of Medicine
• Medical Instrumentation/Electronics

Your first year of study will include on-campus lectures and laboratory classes. The second year, you will gain clinical experience at local hospitals. You will choose a concentrated study in:

Your Faculty

You will learn from expert faculty like Professor Don Ridgway, coordinator of the vascular specialty, who has taught and worked in the vascular sonography field since 1985. The fourth edition of his Introduction to Vascular Scanning was published in 2010. He also authored Vascular Anatomy & Physiology, a textbook for students preparing for a career in vascular sonography.

Your Future

Our program produces graduates who are in high demand by some of the country’s premier hospitals, such as the Mayo Clinic. According to PayScale, as of January 2010, the average annual salary of cardiovascular technicians with less than one year of experience was $32,500 to $62,000. Location also factors into compensation. 

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