Cardiovascular Technologist - Invasive

Learn more about our Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist Associate in Applied Science Degree Program.

Apply for Clinicals - application cycle for 2026

• Admission to HACC does not guarantee admission to the clinical component of the program.  Work closely with your advisor to prepare to apply to the clinical/core component.
• Download the Admission Criteria and Essential Requirements (pdf).
• Meet with a health career advisor.
• Attend a mandatory information session. Students must RSVP to attend one mandatory meeting.  Students who do not attend a meeting in the year for which they are applying will not be considered for selection into the Cardiac Sonography or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology programs. The meeting day and time is listed below:
  • CHECK BACK FOR 2027 DATES.
    • Please RSVP for your attendance to Tami Burkholder at 717-358-2837 or by sending an email from your HAWKMail to tlburkho@hacc.edu. Provide your name, HACCid, date of attendance and which CVT program (invasive or sonography) you plan to apply to.
• All students who wish to be considered for Cardiac Sonography or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology programs must complete the online application by May 1, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. You may apply to one program (not both) - Invasive or Cardiac Sonography.
  • INVASIVE CVT APPLICATION - will be here in 2027

What does an invasive cardiovascular technologist do?  

Invasive cardiovascular technologists have various duties. They:

• Assist physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures (a small tube - a catheter - is guided through the patient's blood vessels into the heart or cardiovascular system).
• Perform and review patient assessment
• Provide patient care before, during and after procedures
• Administer medications under the direction of a physician
• Operate and maintain equipment
• Develop differential diagnoses based on the patient's history and examination findings

Check out our new CVT video!

How much does the program cost?

Download Estimated Expenses (pdf) for a list of estimated expenses.

What degree will I earn? Will I be eligible for credentials? 

Upon successful completion you: 

• will earn an Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Associate in Science Degree
• are eligible to sit for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). 

What are the required courses?

• Review our program guide (pdf) to view a list of required courses, recommended course sequencing and program competencies.
• HACC holds CVT classes at the Lancaster campus. Prerequisite courses are offered at other campuses and sites.

Is the program accredited? 

The Cardiovascular Technology-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology  program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
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Can I advance my education in this field?  

• This program leads directly to an occupation.

What are the program goals?  

Program goals are to prepare students to:

• Be competent entry-level cardiovascular technologists.
• Demonstrate competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains for adult cardiac catheterization.

What is the most current (2022-24) program effectiveness data?  

How can I get more information?

• Download the FAQ  (pdf).
• View a video explaining cardiac catheterization .
• View a video of local people explaining the procedure at the Phoenixville Hospital.
• Visit Careeronestop for salary and job outlook statistics, career video and licensing requirements.
• Visit Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals . Select "Careers" at the top of the page.
• Download the CVT Student Handbook

Who can I contact for more information?

Please contact an Admissions Counselor, by phone at 800-ABC-HACC, or by email at start@hacc.edu

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program Office
HACC Lancaster Campus
East Building, Room 207
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, PA 17602
717-358-2837