School of Cardiovascular Technology

Established in 1976, Morristown Memorial Hospital’s School of Cardiovascular Technology trains professionals to assist cardiologists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and vascular disease. The program is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). The School is one of only 34 accredited programs in the United States, and is the only school to have three specialty tracks – Invasive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Echocardiography and Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Studies.

Overview of the Program and Accreditations

The program encompasses six months of training in the fundamentals of cardiovascular technology followed by 12 months of instruction in a specialty concentration. At the completion of the program, students are eligible to take the registry exam given by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). After receiving a diploma, certifying qualification as a cardiovascular technologist, every student is eligible to work in a general community hospital, a specialized heart center or a physician’s private practice.

All lectures and classroom training are held at Morristown Memorial Hospital and Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute between 7:30am and 4:00pm. Clinical rotations take place at Atlantic Health hospitals, as well as offsite clinical affiliations. The School reserves the right to alter the curriculum and meet changing technology and accreditation requirements.