Allied Health Programs:

Cardiovascular Technology Program(Cardiovascular Technology (CVT))

The cardiovascular technologist performsdiagnostic examinations and therapeuticinterventions of the heart and/or blood vesselsunder the request or direction of a physician inthe following:

- Invasive- Cardiac catheterization- Noninvasive: Echocardiography,

electrocardiography (ECG),

Cardiovascular Technologists are trainedprofessionals that evaluate and assist in treatingpatients (pediatrics and adults) with medicalillness of the heart and blood circulation.

The technologist, while working withcardiologist and nurses in the cardiaccatheterization laboratory, uses medicalequipment such as blood pressure recordingequipment, cardiac catheters, and pacemaker.The team performs the catheterization studyusing x-rays while wearing a lead apron forseveral hours. Therefore, this practicenecessitates a technologist to be in a good healthand with high physical stamina.

A technologist conducts noninvasive proceduresrelated to diagnosis of heart diseases. Forexample, in cardiac stress testing, atechnologists guides patients to perform physicalexercises (walking on a treadmill) whilerecording the electrical activity of the heart. Inaddition, a technologist may use Holter monitorsto reord the electrical activity of the heart.

Program Description:

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & ResearchCenter offers a 3-year CVT program that will

provide the technical skills and competencies inperforming diagnostic and therapeuticprocedures related to cardiac procedures.Moreover, the program prepares the trainees topass the American cardiovascular board’s exam.

Facilities:

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & ResearchCentre is rich with high a qualified staff whoteaches the courses which empower theprogram.King Faisal Heart Center contains the most

advanced diagnostic and interventionalcardiovascular equipment. A trainee of the CVTprogram will:

- actively participate in procedures andtreatment modalities using CVTequipment

- be trained by highly trained andexpert staff

Goal:

To graduate highly skilled Saudi cardiovasculartechnologists

Class Size:

Between 8-12 students

Accreditation:

The program is accredited by the SaudiCommission for Health Specialties (SCHS)

Curriculum:

The program constitutes of theoretical bases thatare taught in a classroom setting followed by apractical application of the cardiovascular testprocedures

First Year: Application Process:

• English• Medical Terminology• Anatomy & Physiology• Work ethics• Information Technology• ECG Interpretation• Biomedical Instruments• Ultrasound Physics• Biomedical Statistics• Pharmacology

Second Year:

• Catheterization Lab• Applied Pharmacology• Echocardiography• Preparation for the American CVT

Board’s exam

Third Year:

On line Submission of a CV, copies of bachelordegree certificate, transcripts, and a copy of ID.

Applying Time:

To be announced.

Program Contact:

• Dr. Aly M.Al-SaneiCVT Program DirectorPhone: 464-7272 ext 32076Pager: 9951Email: sanei()kfshrc.edu.sa

• Ms. Shorouk AbaoudSr. Program CoordinatorTraining & DevelopmentPhone: 464-7272 ext 35395Pager: 3223Email: ahp()kfshrc.edu.sa

• Clinical rotation

Admission Requirements:

- Have a bachelor degree in any of thescience fields, post high school degree

- Pass an English placement tests(speaking, writing, reading, andlistening)

- Pass an interview

Graduation and Certification:After successful completion of the program,participants will receive a Certificate ofCompletion from King Faisal SpecialistHospital & Research Center, a certificatefrom Cardiovascular CredentialingInternational as a Certified CardiographicTechnologist, and a professional registrationID from the Saudi Council for HealthSpecialties