Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist

Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to perform both cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Includes instruction in cardiopulmonary pharmacology; anatomy and physiology of the heart, peripheral vascular system, and lungs; pulmonary and cardiovascular disease and dysfunction; peripheral vascular Doppler procedures; invasive and non-invasive cardiology; pulmonary function tests; blood gas analysis; echocardiograph procedures; bronchoscopy; patient management; patient history taking and record-keeping; applications to clinical research; and emergency procedures.

Of the 18 Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 94% percent are awarded to women and the other 6% percent are men. Did you know that Washington has more students being awarded a degree in Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist than any other state in the US? In fact, Washington granted 12 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist is $55,200.