Cardiac and Vascular Imaging (CVI), Cardiac Imaging (CI), and Vascular Imaging (VI) Programs at LLU

Advance your career in interventional radiology with Loma Linda University's Cardiac Interventional (CI), Vascular Interventional (VI), and Cardiac & Vascular Imaging (CVI) Certificate programs. Designed for ARRT registered radiologic technologists, these full time post-primary certificate programs require a 40 hour per-week commitment that combines asynchronous didactic coursework with extensive clinical education. Choose to specialize in cardiac interventional imaging, vascular interventional imaging, or both while gaining the advanced knowledge and hands on experience needed to expand your career opportunities.

About the Profession

Cardiac Interventional and Vascular Interventional technologists are specialized imaging professionals who assist physicians during minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using advanced fluoroscopic imaging technology. These highly skilled professionals play a critical role in cardiac catheterization laboratories, vascular intervention suites, and other specialized procedural settings where precision and teamwork directly impact patient outcomes.

Why Choose LLU for Your Cardiac & Vascular Imaging Certificate?

  • Three Specialized Pathways: Choose Cardiac Interventional, Vascular Interventional, or combine both specialties in one comprehensive certificate program.
  • Flexible online didactic coursework: Complete coursework asynchronously while gaining extensive hands on clinical experience in Southern California healthcare facilities.
  • Immersive Clinical Education: Spend up to four days each week developing advanced procedural skills in real interventional imaging environments.
  • Prepare for Today's Specialized Imaging Workforce: Develop the technical, critical thinking, and patient care skills needed for cardiac catheterization and vascular intervention settings.
  • Earn a Respected University Certificate: Loma Linda University is a leader in health sciences education with a long standing reputation for preparing highly skilled imaging professionals.

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Pathway Options

Cardiac Interventional School Certificate Only (CI)
Vascular Interventional School Certificate Only (VI)
Cardiac and Vascular Imaging University Certificate (CVI)

Duration: Three quarters, equivalent to 9 months

Duration: Three quarters, equivalent to 9 months

Duration: Four quarters, equivalent to 12 months

Application Window: January 1 - June 1

Application Window: January 1- March 1

Application Window: January 1 - March 1

Start: Fall Quarter

Start: Summer Quarter

Start: Summer Quarter

*Note: The CVI program can be utilized as an emphasis for the Radiation Sciences, BSRS program.

Program Overview

Contact Information

Suzette Paredes Sanchez, MS, R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT)

Suzette Paredes Sanchez, MS, R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT)

Assistant Professor, Advanced Specialty Clinical Coordinator

Phone: 909-558-4931 
Email: [email protected]