Cardiovascular Technology

Selection Criteria

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE

CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Points will be given and tabulated using official transcripts.  VCC and overall GPA will be used.  (Total points possible = 20)
Overall GPA 
VCC GPA
Points
2.50 - 2.74
2.50 - 2.74
6
2.75 - 2.99
2.75 - 2.99
7
3.00 - 3.24
3.00 - 3.24
8
3.25 - 3.49
3.25 - 3.49
9
3.50 - 4.00
3.50 - 4.00
10

 

2.  Science Course Points (Total points possible = 40)

Prerequisite and science courses completed with a minimum of “C” on the first attempt will be awarded the following points:  It is strongly suggested that students meet as many of the non-Cardiovascular Technology requirements as possible while meeting the prerequisite requirements.  Special preference will be given to those students having completed BSC2093C Human Anatomy and Physiology I, BSC 2094C Human Anatomy and Physiology II, PHY 1007C Physics.

BSC 2093C Human Anatomy & Physiology I A=5 pts,     B=4 pts,     C=3 pts
BSC 2094C Human Anatomy & Physiology II A=5 pts,     B=4 pts,     C=3 pts
MCB 2010C Microbiology A=5 pts,     B=4 pts,     C=3 pts
PHY 1007C Physics A=5 pts,     B=4 pts,     C=3 pts
3.  General Education Course Points - 5 points each completed course with "C" or higher

(Maximum of 20 points)

           

ENC 1101
Freshman Comp Completed - 2 pts,   In Progress - 1 pt
PSY 1012
Psychology Completed - 2 pts,   In Progress - 1 pt
MAC 1105
College Algebra Completed - 2 pts,   In Progress - 1 pt
Humanities
 Any Humanities elective Completed - 2 pts,   In Progress - 1 pt

Special preference will be given to those students having completed PHI 2604 Medical Ethics and Critical Thinking

 

4.  Health Care Background.  Points will be awarded as follows to those students possessing experience in Cardiovascular Technology or other related health professions.

(Maximum 20 Points total)

Cardiovascular
Health Care Experience
10 pts (Current Certification or Registry)
Radiation Therapy RT (T), Registered Nurse (RN), Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
5 pts (Current Certification)
Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
3 pts (Program Chair Approval)
1-2 years Health care experience with direct patient contact
2 pts (80 documented hours)
Volunteer Health Care experience

 

5.  Points earned for courses not required.  Completed with a C or better.
  • HSC 1004 Profession of Caring = 3 points
  • HSC 1531 Medical Terminology = 3 points
  • PHI 2600 Ethics and Critical Thinking = 3 points
  • SLS 1122 Student Success = 3 points
NOTE:

THE SELECTION OF STUDENTS IS NOT BASED SOLELY ON THE NUMBER OF POINTS EARNED

POINTS ACCUMULATED FROM THE SELECTION CRITERIA ARE USED TO ASSIST THE ADMISSION COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN MAKING THEIR SELECTION.

YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO INTERVIEW WITH THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND POTENTIALLY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE TO BE GRANTED ADMISSION

Valencia Community College reserves the right to make changes in admission criteria and program information as circumstances require, and is an Equal Opportunity Institution.