Harry T. Harper Jr. School of Cardiac and Vascular Technology
About the program
The Harry T. Harper Jr. M.D. School of Cardiac and Vascular Technology is an affiliate program with Augusta Technical College and University of South Carolina. Three areas of specialized study are available which are Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography or Vascular Technology.
The program is a full time 18-month program that starts in the Fall of each academic year. The program involves extensive didactic (classroom) and clinical training in the students chosen area of specialty. Clinical training is offered at various medical centers participating in the program *.
Upon completion of the program students are eligible to challenge the national board exam in their respective specialized field of study to earn the credentials of a nationally recognized Registered Technologist.
*Before attending any clinical site, all students must meet pre-clinical site requirements that will include background check, drug screen and vaccinations.
What is Cardiac and Vascular Technology?
Heart and Vascular disease is a leading cause of death today. Through early diagnosis and treatment many people with cardiac and vascular disease can continue normal, active lives.
Physicians use stents, balloons, high-energy sound waves, computerized imaging and many other technologies to diagnose and provide care for these diseases. Cardiac and Vascular Technologists assist the physician in detecting and treating heart and vascular disease. Cardiac and Vascular Technology provides you with a dynamic and exciting career opportunity. The demand for technical professionals to assist physicians in this health care specialty is great.
This education program offers a unique learning opportunity for students interested in making a difference in the lives of patients. Students are able to choose between Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography and Vascular Technology as a course of study.
Harper School of Cardiac and Vascular Tech
Contact information
Harry T. Harper Jr. M.D. School of Cardiac and Vascular Technology
Elisabeth M. Frails: 706.774.8976
elisabeth.markhauser-frail@piedmont.org
elizabeth.frails@augustatech.edu
Harriet Evans: 706.774.7669
harriet.evans@piedmont.org
harriet.evans@augustatech.edu
Augusta Technical College
Artavia Littejohn: 706.771.4163
artavia.littlejohn@augustatech.edu
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Lourie White: 803.777.0372
whitei@mailbox.sc.edu