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Online Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology Certificate

Boise State Online’s Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology Certificate is a relevant option for health care professionals who have a degree but want to transition into Interventional Radiology or Interventional Cardiology and prepare for their credentialing exams. The certificate aligns with ARRT(CI), ARRT (VI) and the CCI RCIS exam.

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Fall Application Deadline: July 31

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Admission to the Boise State Online Advanced Medical Imaging program is offered every fall semester. The next application deadline is July 31 to start classes this August. The priority deadline for this program is May 1.

Apply now to start classes this August!

Submit the Advanced Medical Imaging Program Application

All application materials must be received by July 31 to be considered for Fall admission. You must apply separately for admission to Boise State University. The priority deadline for financial aid for this program is May 1.

Submit the Advanced Medical Imaging Program Application

Program Details

Boise State Online’s Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Certificate prepares you for the future of imaging.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2020-2030 projections, the average growth rate for radiologic technologists is 9% with about 20,800 new job openings projected each year. The average growth rate for cardiovascular technologists is 14% with about 12,000 new job openings projected each year.

The Idaho Department of Labor’s 2020-2030 projections set the growth rates even higher for workers living in Idaho — 22% for radiologic technologists and 21.8% for cardiovascular technologists.

Additionally, a report published by Indeed.com (Nov. 2020) shows that the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification ranks at #15 for the top 20 most in-demand certifications in 2020.

Possible Careers:

Interventional Radiologist Technologist
Field Specialist, Cardiovascular
Cardiology Technologist
Manager Cardiology
Cath Lab Tech

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for the online Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Certificate program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Credentialed, clinically-based healthcare provider matriculated from a regionally accredited institution (AS/AAS degree minimum)
Students need to have taken BIOL 227 and 228 to be admitted into the certificate
Proof of Medical Professional Credentials, if applicable
Resume outlining patient care experience
Acceptance into Boise State University

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Application Deadlines by Semester

Admission is offered every fall. The application deadline for this program is July 31*. Classes start in late August.

*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply by May 1

To Apply For This Program

Step 1 – Apply to Boise State University

Complete the Boise State Undergraduate Admissions Application. On the Degree Path page within the application, select “Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology, Online Program” from the Program or Certificate drop-down list.

Submit the Boise State University Undergraduate Admission Application online

Step 2 – Request Official Transcripts

Request official transcript(s) from all previous colleges and universities you attended.

Please note: All transcripts must be RECEIVED by Undergraduate Admissions and Degree Services by the above application deadline.

If you have served in the military, please make sure to send your Joint Services Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force transcript.

How to submit official transcripts to the Boise State University Undergraduate College

Step 3 – Apply to the Online Advanced Medical Imaging Program

After submitting the undergraduate admission application (Step 1) and requesting your transcripts (Step 2), you will complete the Advanced Medical Imaging program application.

The program application includes:

Proof of Medical Professional Credentials, if applicable
Resume outlining patient care experience

The Boise State Online Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology Certificate offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

Description	Cost
Boise State Undergraduate Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)	$50
Per-Credit Rate	$395
Books	$1,260-2,100

*The per-credit fees listed above are for the 2022-23 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

Notice: Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program.

The online Radiology and Cardiology Certificate curriculum below shows the courses required for the 21-credit program. Students can complete the program in as little as 12 months when attending full-time.

Course Number	Title	Credits
HLTH 300	Pathophysiology	4
AMI 400	Advanced Modality Case Studies	2
AMI 420	Interventional Equipment and Techniques	3
AMI 421	Physiologic Monitoring	3
AMI 422	Vascular-Interventional Procedures	3
AMI 432	Cardiac-Interventional Procedures	3
AMI 300	Pharmacology	3
Total		21

Certificate Outcomes

As an Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Certificate graduate, you will be able to:

Advocate for patients, recognize professional impact related to patient outcomes and develop a culture of safety.
Demonstrate effective, appropriate and respectful communication with diverse populations of patients, co-workers, physicians and the community to improve patient outcomes by performing beyond technical application.
Apply ethical practice as a professional technologist from a legal, compliance, and systems perspective within the healthcare realm.
Actively lead and/or participate as part of an interprofessional team to improve communication amongst healthcare providers and decrease patient risk.
Perform as a Master of advanced imaging principles and applications.
Appropriately share data within a healthcare team while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Successfully participate as a leader in the medical imaging profession by making meaningful contributions within your department, your healthcare organization, your community as well as on a national level.
Attain and maintain national credentialing within a modality of focus.

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