
Suzette Paredes Sanchez, MS, ARRT (R)
Email: spsanchez@llu.edu
Are you looking for an in-demand specialty to grow your expertise beyond radiography?
Are you seeking a role that makes a significant impact on patient recovery?
Do you want a Bachelor's degree education that provides options for the future?
START HERE: Attend a free online information session to gain information about Cardiovascular Imaging.
Cardiac Interventional (CI) and Vascular Interventional (VI) technologists work in a highly specialized field operating sophisticated imaging equipment. This technology provides detailed fluoroscopic images of the human body, assisting physicians with quality patient diagnosis and treatment.
The Cardiac and Vascular Imaging area of emphasis within the BS in Radiation Sciences (BSRS) program is a full-time, eighteen-month program that requires 6 quarters beginning in the summer. During the program, students take formal coursework along with clinical instruction. There are no arrangements for part-time or evening status. Clinical sites are available in a variety of regions in Southern California. However, LLU cannot guarantee that the student will be placed close to his/her residence.
Step 1: Review the website, brochure, and FAQ in detail first, then contact the program director for answers to your individual questions:
Step 2: Attend a free online information session.
Step 3: Start the application process
Step 4: Contact Christine Wetmore at (909-558-4931) (cwetmore@llu.edu) with general registration and prerequisite questions
Program Resources
The Cardiac and Vascular Imaging (CV) program at Loma Linda University is an emphasis in the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences. The program’s load requires 40 hours per week, which includes didactic and clinical experiences. Clinical experience involves up to four eight-hour days per week. Didactic courses are online.
Students will be required to submit current immunization records and undergo a background check during the registration process. For information regarding immunizations, contact student health services at http://www.llu.edu/central/ssweb/index.page, Students will be responsible for paying any fees associated with immunizations and background checks.
Loma Linda University and the Department of Radiation Technology cannot guarantee employment.
The applicant should submit meaningful recommendations from prior teachers, work supervisors, or health professionals who are knowledgeable about their qualification. An applicant who is completing a program may apply as long as she/he has completed ARRT, CRT, and BLS requirements by the program start date.
School certificates in Cardiac Interventional or Vascular Interventional are available. Please discuss these options with the program director.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate should be qualified to:
A minimum of 12 hours career observation in cardiac and/or vascular imaging is required. The career observation form is available as a download from the forms page on the web site.
Interviews are conducted in February and March. All applicants will be interviewed by the program director and representatives of the School of Allied Health Professions. Applicants residing in southern California should plan for a personal interview on campus at Loma Linda. Applicants will be notified by phone and/or e-mail of their interview schedule. Interviews are rated in the following four areas:
The applicant should submit meaningful recommendations from prior teachers, work supervisors, or health professionals who are knowledgeable about their qualifications. An applicant who is completing a program in radiologic technology prior to the start of the program may apply as long as s/he has completed ARRT, CRT, and BLS requirements by the program start date. Additionally, applicants should be enthusiastic and interested in maintaining high standards of academics, clinical performance, and patient care; possesses a broad knowledge of human anatomy and computer skills; demonstrates strong academic performance in science and related courses; and be detail oriented and able to work under pressure while demonstrating critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
*Repeated registrations required to complete total units. Students are only charged 2 units per quarter.
Autumn Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Summer Quarter
**RTSI 974 is an additional quarter of clinic available to students who have not met program requirements. This additional time will be at the discretion of the school or at the request of the student.
Email: spsanchez@llu.edu