The Department of Radiologic Sciences is pleased to announce the addition of a new track in Cardiovascular Interventional Science. The new track will prepare individuals for careers in cardiac catheterization departments, electrophysiology laboratories, and angiography departments. This track is designed to prepare the Cardiovascular/ Interventional Specialist to assist in invasive cardiovascular settings. This specialist will also be educated to participate in patient and family education as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that affect the cardiovascular system.

Three local hospitals are providing start up funding for the first three years. Those are: St. Josephs/Candler Health System, Memorial Health Medical University and Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus. Upon graduation with the baccalaureate degree individuals will sit for a national board examination. Ms. Esma Campbell is the program coordinator and can provide additional information about the new track. For additional information please call 912-344-2900. This track is unique in that there are less than five such programs in the country.