Online Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology Certificate

Boise State Online’s Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology 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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The online Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology is designed for students who already hold an imaging credential and are looking to add a modality. If you do not meet this requirement, please review our pre-advanced medical imaging pathway.

All application materials must be submitted by the corresponding application deadline. You must apply separately for admission to Boise State University.

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Program Details

Courses

The online Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology curriculum table shows the courses required for the 21-credit program. Students can complete the program in as little as two semesters 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

This content is provided as a quick reference for planning your academic schedule. All official course descriptions and degree requirements are published on the undergraduate catalog site.

Costs

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

This table gives an estimate of the costs:

Description	Cost
Boise State Undergraduate Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)	$50
Per-Credit Rate*	$395
Books	$755
Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic, and internet access which are all required for this program.	Varies
Room/Board**	$5,688
Transportation**	$1,248

*The per-credit fees listed in the above table are for the 2023-24 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.

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

Admissions Requirements

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

Applicant must have a minimum of an associate degree (AS/AAS) matriculated from an accredited institution.
Students need to have taken anatomy and physiology (BIOL 227 and 228) to be admitted into the certificate.
Proof of medical professional credentials, if applicable
Resume outlining patient care experience
Must be currently employed in an interventional setting
Acceptance into Boise State University

This content is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official admission standards are published on the undergraduate catalog site.

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Application Deadlines by Semester

Semester	Application Deadline 1st 7-Week	Class Start 1st 7-Week	Application Deadline 2nd 7-Week	Class Start 2nd 7-Week
Summer	April 15*	Early May	June 1*	Late June
Fall	July 15*	Late August	September 15*	Late October
Spring	December 1*	Early January	February 1*	Early March

*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply one month prior to these posted deadlines.

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/Interventional Cardiology – Certificate” from the Select a Major 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. 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.

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

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

Submit the Advanced Medical Imaging program application

Career Opportunities

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

From 2020-2030, there is a projected 187,631 new jobs or 15.7% growth in the medical imaging industry. 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 in November 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:

Endovascular Technologist
Lead Technologist
Interventional Radiologist Technologist
Field Clinical Specialist
Cardiovascular Technologist
Manager Cardiology
Cath Lab Tech

Certificate Outcomes

After completing the interventional radiology and cardiology certificate, you will be able to:

Prepare for success on the ARRT(CI), ARRT (VI) and the CCI RCIS exams.
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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