Cardiovascular Technology - Program Admissions

•  Apply online
• There is no application fee to apply to SCTCC.
• Submit high school transcript
  • Required if graduated high school 5 or fewer years ago
  • If the language of record is not English, a certified translation must be included with the official transcript
• Submit official college transcript from ALL colleges previously attended
  • If the language or record is not English, a certified course-by-course evaluation that includes GPA and course levels must be provided
• Submit Accuplacer, ACT, SAT, or MCA test scores
  • Or schedule a time to take the Accuplacer exam at SCTCC or a location near you

• Pre-Requisites for Cardiovascular Technology Program
• A minimum grade of “C” or better AND a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in pre-requisite coursework is required to be considered for admission.
• Students can apply with pre-requisites in-progress, MUST be complete prior to the start of the program. Priority will be given to students with all pre-requisites complete at the time of application.
• When applying to the program, applicants must be in Good Academic Standing at SCTCC
  • Not on warning or probation - cumulative GPA 2.0 & cumulative completion rate of 66.67%.
• RE-TAKE Options: Each pre-requisite and General Education course may be taken 3 times.
  • Consult with an advisor about the impact of repeated courses. o Program application dates and periods may vary and/or be extended. Priority is given to those who apply during the first application period. Stay up to date by checking this program page frequently.
  • The Cardiovascular Technology program is highly competitive, the college may not be able to accept all applicants that meet the minimum admission standards.

CPR requirement: MUST BE American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Provide a copy of CPR card AFTER accepted to the CVT program
• (During CVT orientation meeting)
• Course options at SCTCC: EMSC 1480 (1 credit course) OR HBHE 1513 (Hour based course)

NOT required, but highly recommended to improve CVT program acceptance

• Complete Nurse Assistant course -options at SCTCC include
  • HLTH 1402 (3 credits) OR HCCC 1415, 1425 and 1480 (6 credits)
  • or provide 75-hour Nurse Assistant certificate
• Complete 7 credits at SCTCC • Earn a health degree, AA, HSBF - AS or Bachelor degree

Please click here to access the Cardiovascular Technology Program application.
 

• Applicants may apply only after successful completion of 2 of the 4 prerequisite courses listed in this requirement and all 4 courses must be completed prior to starting the program.
• Applicants who have courses in progress will be considered but preference is given to applicants that have the prerequisite courses completed.
• The Cardiovascular Technology program open application period is December 1st through March 1st. Applications will remain open until filled.  Applications received after March 1st deadline will be placed on the alternate list.
• Applicants will be ranked using the Cardiovascular Technology Program Point System.
• Non-accepted applicants are encouraged to reapply during the next program application period after reviewing ways to gain more points on the Point System.

• Must be a current SCTCC student to apply to the program
• The Cardiovascular Technology application is open December 1st through March 1st 
  • Dates are estimated and subject to change. Review CVT page for updates.
• Cardiovascular Technology Program Application
• 6 weeks after application period closes:
  • Accepted applicants will have letters sent
    • Top 12 ranking students
  • Alternate List applicants will be notified of their status
  • Non-accepted applicants are notified & encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss
    • ways to improve your application before reapplying to the program
    • your educational options / course selection for next semester
    • other programs and opportunities at SCTCC

Applicants admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology program

• Applicants will be notified of the date and time for the mandatory Cardiovascular Technology student orientation, usually held in June.
• Applicants MUST supply documentation of current AHA/Basic Life Support.
• Applicants will be required to take and pass a MN Criminal Background study, electronic fingerprinting, AND drug testing (paid for by the student).

Applicants placed on the Alternate List for Cardiovascular Technology

• Applicants who meet the requirements but were not admitted because the program was full will be placed on a ranked alternate list.
• Applicants placed on this list will be eligible for admission to the program if spaces open prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
• ALL applicants who wish to gain admission to the Cardiovascular Technology program in the future must reapply, including those who were on the previous year’s alternate list.

If an applicant is accepted and declines to be admitted into the program, no preference will be given to the applicant should he or she choose to apply in any subsequent year. To be considered for admission in any subsequent year, such students will need to go through the entire application process again.