Credentials
Upon graduation, Nicholls cardiovascular technology students are eligible to acquire at least one of the following credentials:
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
- Requires: Passing the one-part Certified Cardiographic Examination
- Who should apply? Professionals working in the area of EKG, Holter monitoring and stress testing
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
- Requires: Passing the Electrophysiology Registry Examination
- Who should apply? Professionals working in the area of electrophysiology
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
- Requires: Passing (or receiving exemption from) the Cardiovascular Science Examination and passing the Non-Invasive/Echo Registry Examination
- Who should apply? Professionals working in the area of echocardiography
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Requires: Passing (or receiving exemption from) the Cardiovascular Science Examination and passing the Invasive Registry Examination
- Who should apply? Professionals working in the area of cardiac catheterization (invasive)
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- Requires: Passing (or receiving exemption from) the Cardiovascular Science Examination and passing the Vascular Registry Examination
- Who should apply? Professionals working in the area of vascular technology (vascular ultrasound)
The registry level examinations (listed above) require 400 contact hours, in each respective area, and a bachelor’s degree. These requirements are built into the Nicholls cardiovascular technology curriculum allowing students to complete clinical hours in two of these specialized areas. Students are to discuss his/her preferences with their adviser.