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Program description
month program
graduate placement (2023-2026)
students admitted annually
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program at Mayo Clinic is a full-time, comprehensive 21-month program. In this program, you will learn the technical skills and competence to assist physicians in performing diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiology procedures.
Training at Mayo Clinic’s cutting-edge facilities gives you an advantage. As a learner at Mayo Clinic in a rapidly growing field, you’ll be the first to use technology that is not yet available elsewhere.
The curriculum exposes you to a variety of roles within cardiovascular technology, including the scrub tech, circulator, and monitor roles. Areas of study include interventional and invasive cardiology, electrophysiology (EP), and pacing. The ability to be cross-trained opens doors to different careers, such as working in a stress-test facility or as an EKG tech or monitor technician. Additionally, the clinical curriculum is designed for students who may want to further their education in the future as a nurse or in other healthcare professions, such as a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse anesthetist, or cardiac perfusionist.
Program highlights
- A curriculum that includes 17 months of classroom and lab education at Mayo Clinic
- Four months of clinical training in the Mayo Clinic Cardiac Laboratory and an off-site four-month internship to put your new skills into action
- A program that gives you the technical skills and competence necessary to complete cardiologic procedures carefully designed for career advancement
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I was looking to get more involved in patient care, and the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program was a great place for me to learn. In the program, I gained valuable classroom and hands-on experience to develop the skills for the cardiovascular field. These skills allowed me to assist in a variety of procedures, such as cardiac ablations, valve replacements, and pacemaker implantations. The knowledge gained from this program has helped me become a successful cardiovascular technologist.
Colin Ryan, RCES
2024 graduate who now works as a cardiac electrophysiology specialist at Essentia Health in the electrophysiology laboratory
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The CVIS Program is for individuals who are passionate about patient care, technology, and lifelong learning. Students have a unique opportunity to learn in one of the nation's leading cardiovascular care environments and develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professional confidence to succeed. Through close mentorship, hands-on training, and exposure to complex cardiovascular procedures, students grow both professionally and personally. Graduates are prepared to deliver exceptional care.
Ashley Rishavy, RCIS
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program Director
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Rochester, MN
Campus and community
How to apply
We care about more than grades and test scores
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Behind the scenes: Cardiovascular invasive specialist
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What a cardiovascular invasive specialist does
Cardiovascular technologists who perform invasive procedures are called cardiovascular invasive specialists. They assist doctors in evaluating and treating people with heart disease.
Accreditation information
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program at Mayo Clinic is an accredited training program.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Highway 19 North
Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
Email : mail@caahep.org
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT)
1449 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Phone: 978-456-5594
Email: office@jrccvt.org
For further details, see the accreditation information for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.