Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program

About the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program

The Claude W. Smith M.D School of Cardiovascular Technology at MUSC Health now offers a program in the field of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. The new Invasive CVT program is currently applying for initial accreditation JRC-CVT. 

Upon completion of our program, you’ll be prepared to:

• Assist cardiologists in performing interventional and diagnostic cardiac and peripheral catherizations
• Work with a life-saving team to stop and / or prevent patients from having ischemic attacks caused by a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease
• Learn how to interpret a patient's hemodynamic and physiological state through state-of-the-art monitoring and x-ray systems
• Become an eligible candidate to be employed in one of the highest-paying, rewarding, in-demand, and adrenaline-filled careers in health care

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program Licensure & Certification

Successful completion of the invasive CVT program will earn a graduate certificate in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.

Examples of obtainable licensure and or certification are as follow;

CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) Eligibility:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • A graduate of a NON-programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology which has a minimum of one year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours in the specialty in which the examination is being requested
  • RCIS5 Supporting Documents
    • Completion certificate and/or educational transcript

  AND

  • Student Verification Letter

  AND

  • Clinical Verification Letter
  • Students applying to take examination prior to graduation will be required to submit this documentation

Contact the Invasive CVT Program Faculty

If you want to learn more about our cardiovascular technology program, or you're interested in visiting our campus, please contact:

Admissions Coordinator

Mary Dougherty

Office number: 803-256-5627

Email address: doughema@musc.edu

Program Director, Invasive CVT Program

Nikki Cobb, EdD, RCIS

Office number: 803-255-2894

Email address: cobbn@musc.edu