Online Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology
Improve patient outcomes with the online Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology. This program aligns with the ARRT (CI), ARRT (VI) and CCI RCIS exams.
You must already hold an imaging credential to apply for this certificate.
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Designed for Credentialed Professionals
This certificate is designed for students who already work in an interventional setting and want to prepare for a credentialing exam in interventional radiology or interventional cardiology.
If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for this certificate. Please review our pre-advanced medical imaging pathway for options that do not require an imaging credential.
Courses
The online Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology is a 21-credit program. You can complete the program in as little as two semesters when attending full-time.
Review the following table for required courses.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| HLTH 300 Pathophysiology | 4 |
| AMI 300 Pharmacology | 3 |
| AMI 400 Advanced Modality Case Studies | 2 |
| AMI 420 Interventional Equipment and Techniques | 3 |
| AMI 421 Physiologic Monitoring | 3 |
| AMI 422 Vascular-Interventional Procedures | 3 |
| AMI 432 Cardiac-Interventional Procedures | 3 |
Course descriptions are published on the undergraduate catalog website. To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. AMI 204). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
Program Costs
Boise State Online offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.
Review the following table for program costs.
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Boise State Undergraduate Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Courses (per-credit rate)* | $395 |
| Books | $755 |
| Room/Board** | $5,688 |
| Transportation** | $1,248 |
*The per-credit fees are for the 2024-25 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.
**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.
Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic and internet access — all of which are required for this program.
Note to Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program.
Career Opportunities
Our online Certificate in Interventional Radiology and Interventional Cardiology prepares you for the future of imaging.
Between 2022 and 2032, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster-than-average growth for these industries — 6% for radiologic technologists and 10% for cardiovascular technologists.
The Idaho Department of Labor’s 2022-2032 projections set the growth rates even higher for workers living in Idaho — 19.1% for radiologic technologists and 19.2% for cardiovascular technologists.
Additionally, a report published by Indeed.com shows that the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification ranks at #15 for the top 20 most in-demand certifications.
Possible Careers:
- Endovascular Technologist
- Lead Technologist
- Interventional Radiologic Technologist
- Field Clinical Specialist
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Manager Cardiology
- Cath Lab Tech
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Application Process
Apply to Boise State University
To apply to the university, you must complete Boise State’s undergraduate application. On the “Major and Semester” page, select “Interventional Radiology/Interventional Cardiology – Certificate” from the “Select a Major” drop-down list.
Submit the Undergraduate Application Online
Submit Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from every previous college and university you have attended. If you have served in the military, please submit your Joint Services Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force transcript.
Please note: Official transcripts must be RECEIVED by the admissions office by the application deadline.
Instructions for Submitting Official Transcripts
Boise State Application Deadlines
To be considered for this certificate program, you must apply to Boise State by the application deadline, as shown in the following table.
| Semester | Application Deadline 1st 7-Week |
Class Start 1st 7-Week |
Application Deadline 2nd 7-Week |
Class Start 2nd 7-Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | December 1* | Early January | February 1* | Early March |
| Summer | April 15* | Early May | June 1* | Late June |
| Fall | July 15* | Late August | September 15* | Late October |
*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply one month prior to these posted deadlines.
Certificate Outcomes
After completing the interventional radiology and cardiology certificate, you will be able to:
- Prepare for success on the ARRT(CI), ARRT (VI) and the CCI RCIS exams.
- Advocate for patients, recognize professional impact related to patient outcomes and develop a culture of safety.
- Demonstrate effective, appropriate and respectful communication with diverse populations of patients, co-workers, physicians and the community to improve patient outcomes by performing beyond technical application.
- Apply ethical practice as a professional technologist from a legal, compliance, and systems perspective within the healthcare realm.
- Actively lead and/or participate as part of an interprofessional team to improve communication amongst healthcare providers and decrease patient risk.
- Perform as a Master of advanced imaging principles and applications.
- Appropriately share data within a healthcare team while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Successfully participate as a leader in the medical imaging profession by making meaningful contributions within your department, your healthcare organization, your community as well as on a national level. - Attain and maintain national credentialing within a modality of focus.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
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