Cardiovascular Technology - Associate's Degree Program

The CGTC Cardiovascular Technology pathway prepares students for careers diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions through advanced cardiac imaging and testing. It is a two-year associate degree program with clinical training and national accreditation, with related certificate options in ECG and echocardiography.

Cardiovascular Technologist performs examinations at the request or under direct supervision of a physician, is proficient in the use of analytical equipment, and provides a foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be made.

Program Information for Students and Parents

• Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? Yes
• Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? Yes
• Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway: 70
• Age Requirements for the Pathway: Students must be 18 by May 1 of their senior year. This pathway is available to seniors only.
• Class Size: 10 students 
• How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 2
• Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 900
• Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students must take Dual Enrollment (DE) Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program.