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The Claude W. Smith M.D. School of Cardiovascular Technology
Become a Certified Cardiovascular Technologist
The Claude W. Smith M.D. School will prepare you for the rewarding field of cardiovascular technology.
At MUSC Health's Claude W. Smith, M.D. School of Cardiovascular Technology, we're dedicated to training the next generation of cardiovascular professionals. The demand for qualified technologists is skyrocketing, and we offer rigorous, hands-on programs to prepare you for a rewarding career in this essential field. Choose one of our 17-month Cardiovascular Technology programs or our specialized 12-month Electrophysiology program. As a school within MUSC Health, we provide a unique, real-world learning experience.
Appliation Timeline
Fall 2027
Opens: Nov 1, 2026
Final deadline: Jan. 9, 2027
Pursue an in-demand career
Demand for trained cardiovascular technologists is growing rapidly. The Claude W. Smith M.D. School at MUSC Health offers a 17-month, CAAHEP-accredited program that trains professionals in both echocardiography and invasive vascular techniques.
About our Certified Cardiovascular Technologist Programs
Learn more about specific requirements and curriculum, and how to apply.
JRC-CVT Standards
Our cardiovascular technology program is based on the Standards and Guidelines for Cardiovascular Technology Educational Programs as established by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT). These are the essential standards are covered in the lab orientation manual and the course catalog.
Facilities & Equipment
The CWS School of Cardiovascular Technology is located on the first floor of 2001 Laurel St. Columbia, SC 29204.
Our program ensures an environment built for learning with:
- A traditional classroom providing a comfortable learning experience with AV equipment for lectures and presentations
- Technological resources to ensure students are provided materials applicable to the course work
- A scanning laboratory consisting of six cardiovascular sonography systems
- Supplies utilized for hands-on training exercises
- Accommodations including a faculty office and bathrooms
Careers In Cardiovascular Technology
Our program is rigorous and rewarding. We hold high expectations and provide support to help you meet them. Our goal is to prepare you to deliver excellent care through a combination of cognitive training, hands-on experience, and compassionate professionalism. At the intersection of technology and patient care, our program offers three specialized pathways: Non-invasive (Adult Cardiovascular Sonography), Invasive, and Intracardiac Electrophysiology. Each track is rigorous and rewarding, designed to meet high academic standards. Through specialized cognitive training and hands-on experience, we prepare you to deliver excellent, compassionate care in your chosen field of cardiovascular technology.
Adult Echocardiography Non-Invasive
We will train you to be a competent entry-level cardiovascular technologist in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains for adult echocardiography, adult echo cardiography and noninvasive vascular sonography.
Invasive Vascular
We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge for success in invasive vascular care careers.
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