Grading Criteria for Progression in the Cardiovascular Technology Program

• A student must have an overall 2.5 Cumulative Index prior to beginning Cardiovascular Technology courses and maintain this index throughout their studies.
• A grade of "C+" or better is necessary for all required CVT major courses.
• A grade of "C+" or better is necessary for all related requirements.
• Grades of "C+" or better are required in all science and math courses. The same science or math course may be repeated one time only. Failure on the re-take of the science or math course will result in a dismissal from the Program.
• Students who do not follow the designed course progression and have a one or two semester lapse between clinical rotations, due to a need to repeat a course or a leave of absence, will be required to successfully complete challenge examinations and demonstrate clinical competence prior to enrolling in another clinical course. The need for such examinations will be determined on an individual basis. Please consult with the Clinical Coordinator.
• The following policies apply when a student attains a grade below "C+" in CVT courses:
  • CVT courses may be repeated one time. Failure to attain a grade of at least "C+" when taking a CVT course for the second time will necessitate withdrawal from the Program.
  • Clinical CVT courses may be repeated once with the permission of the Program Director. A subsequent failure to achieve a "C+" in any other clinical necessitates withdrawal from the Program.
  • A maximum of two CVT courses may be repeated in the major. On the third failure to achieve a "C+" the student will be removed from the Program.
  • Students may withdraw from the same CVT course no more than one time.
  • Students who have been withdrawn due to academic failure may not be readmitted to the CVT Program.