Curriculum
The curriculum for the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program is taught in cooperation with Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). The program requires full-time attendance.
Didactic training
During the first nine months, you will attend classes at RCTC and start introductory specialty course work on the Mayo Clinic campus. The curriculum at RCTC includes courses in the sciences, math, chemistry and physics, as well as general education courses.
Clinical training
During the next 12 months, you will be assigned full time at the Mayo Clinic Cardiac Laboratory. You will attend cardiovascular and invasive cardiology courses and gain experience through clinical practice. Clinical rotations are scheduled in several laboratories at Mayo Clinic.
Internship
Off-site internship will be required as part of the program curriculum.
Program courses
General Education/Studies Requirements
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
22 |
|
Written and Oral Communication
- English 1117 — Reading and Writing Critically I (or English 1917 Reading and Writing Critically I: Honors, if qualified)
|
4 |
|
Humanities and Fine Arts
- Philosophy 1128 - Medical Ethics
|
3 |
|
Natural Sciences
- Chemistry 1117 — General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I (4)
- Biology 1217, 1218 Anatomy and Physiology I & II (8)
- Physics 1103 Physics for the Health Sciences (3)
|
15 |
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program Core Requirements -- Year 1: August to May (All courses are Mayo courses)
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
4 |
| CVIS 1010 Introduction to Cardiology |
2 |
| CVIS 1020 Introduction to Electrocardiography |
2 |
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program Core Requirements -- Year 2: June to May
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
37 |
| CVIS 2010 Cardiovascular Physiology & Pathophysiology |
4 |
| CVIS 2020 Invasive Cardiology I |
5 |
| CVIS 2060 Diagnostic Imaging & Fluoroscopy |
2 |
| CVIS 2030 Cardiovascular Pharmacology |
2 |
| CVIS 2021 Invasive Cardiology II |
6 |
| CVIS 2040 Clinical |
6 |
| CVIS 2070 Internship |
12 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 63 Credits
Note: Student must complete a cardiopulmonary resuscitation for health-care provider course or Health 1110 before beginning the program.
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Course Sequence Detailed -- Year 1: Fall Semester (RCTC and Mayo) Length: 21 months
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
13 |
| Biology 1217 |
4 |
| Chemistry 1117 |
4 |
| Physics 1103 |
3 |
| CVIS 1010 |
2 |
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Course Sequence Detailed -- Year 1: Spring Semester (RCTC and Mayo)
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
13 |
| TOTAL (Year 1) |
26 |
| Biology 1218 |
4 |
| English 1117 |
4 |
| Philosophy 1128 |
3 |
| CVIS 1020 |
2 |
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Course Sequence Detailed -- Year 2: Summer Semester (Mayo) June - August
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
11 |
| CVIS 2010 |
4 |
| CVIS 2020 |
5 |
| CVIS 2060 |
2 |
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Course Sequence Detailed -- Year 2: Fall Semester (Mayo) August - December
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
14 |
| CVIS 2030 |
2 |
| CVIS 2021 |
6 |
| CVIS 2040** |
6 |
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Course Sequence Detailed -- Year 2: Spring Semester (Mayo) January - May
| Course |
Credits |
| Total |
24 |
| TOTAL (Year 2) |
49 |
- Academic Hours: 16 hours = 1 credit
- ** Laboratory Hours: 32 = 1 credit
- ** Clinical Hours: 64 hours = 1 semester credit
|
| CVIS 2070** |
12 |
| CVIS 2021 |
6 |
| CVIS 2040** |
6 |
Grading or evaluation
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses student evaluative tools that include:
- Written examination
- Demonstration of skills
- Self-assessment exercises
- Faculty reviews
Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance, allowing students who are experiencing academic difficulty to be directed to appropriate support resources, including tutoring programs and counseling opportunities.
Curriculum enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.
Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure quality.
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