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Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) A.A.A.S. Application Process

This application process is for individuals who wish to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certified Cardiovascular Technologist and have NOT completed a minimum of an associate degree in a health science field. Please see the following link to Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) for exam requirements:

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) RCIS exam Qualifications

Prior to beginning the application process, all non-CVT required foundational courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Before you apply to the CVT A.A.A.S. program

  1. You must Apply to GRCC, if you're not a current student.
  2. Application Deadline: Applications will continue to be collected until all seats have been filled.  All transcripts from other colleges or universities attended must be received by GRCC’s Enrollment Services to be considered for the 2023 Fall admission.

Admissions to the CVT Program at GRCC is based on points and a face-to-face interview process. Points are awarded based on academic achievement and the completion of the required documentation.

Pre-admissions requirements

  • Be a high school graduate or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) test.
  • Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Math competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
    • Math Placement Test (ALEKS) with a score of 30 or higher or
    • Completion of MA 098 or higher with a grade of C or better within the last five years.
  • Reading and writing competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
  • Earn a grade of C or better within two attempts in the following course (a withdrawal or drop is considered an attempt):
    • BI 117: General Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • In order to be eligible for admission into the CVT program, students must have successfully completed any required foundational courses with a grade of at least C.
  • In order to be eligible for graduation, CVT program students must earn a minimum of “C-” in each CVT program course.

The entire packet must be delivered to GRCC Main Campus, Room 502 in the College Park Plaza Building.

Program Director – 502 CPP
Cardiovascular Technology
143 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The packet can also be emailed to rachelmorairty@grcc.edu by the deadline. 

Note: There will be a required CVT orientation day in the beginning of August 2023 (time and place TBD) for students accepted into the program. You will be notified if you are accepted.

CVT Paper Application

CVT Application

Program Admissions Packet

Program Admissions Packet Requirements

Potential Points Possible

Completed PAPER GRCC Application. Everyone, including past and current students, must complete this. There is no charge. 

3 points

Cover Letter outlining your intent and interest to enter the CVT Program.

3 points

Resume documenting the past five (5) years of work experience.

3 points

Two letters of Recommendation from people that can speak to your employment, healthcare or academic skills:

  1. One from a current supervisor who has worked with you in the past three (3) years. This must be on company letterhead, signed and mailed directly to the CVT Program Director at the address listed above.
  2. One from a co-worker who has worked with you within the past three (3) years. This can be attached to your application when you submit.

 

4 points

Unofficial transcripts:

  • Transcripts must verify a minimum of a C or better in all required foundational courses.
  • Unofficial transcripts must be included in the packet.

3 points

TOTAL points for the packet

16 points

 

Scoring Rubric

Category

Possible Points Awarded

Admissions Packet (see Admissions Packet Table above)

Up to 16 points

Cumulative College GPA (see Cumulative College GPA Table below)

UP to 25 points

Combined GPA for BI 121 and 122 OR GPA for BI 117. Higher grade will be considered.

  • 4 pts A, A-
  • 3 pts B+, B, B-
  • 2 pts C+, C
  • Anything below C is zero (0) points

Each course is given a point value; values are totaled and divided by two.

Up to 4 points

TOTAL Possible Points

Up to 45 points

Cumulative College GPA

College
GPA		 99+ College Credits 88-98 College Credits 77-87 College Credits 66-76 College Credits 55-45 College Credits 44-34 College Credits 33-23 College Credits 22-12 College Credits
3.90 and above 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11
3.60-3.89 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9
3.30-3.59 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7
3.00-3.29 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5
2.70-2.99 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3
2.40-2.69 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1

Total points: X/25 points possible

Questions?

Email Summer Madrid, summermadrid@grcc.edu

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