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    Professional Cardiac Function & Interventional Technology

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CFIT-PRO is an online, part-time program for professionals who have been employed with a cardiac device company or with cardiac patient care experience for at least two years. The program will help professionals further their education and training in cardiac function and interventional technology as well as management and leadership.

  • ENTRY POINT: fall
  • DELIVERY: hybrid, synchronous; primarily online with one in-person weekend per semester
  • COURSE CREDIT HOURS: 38
  • COMPLETION TIME: The average student taking 6 credit hours per semester can expect to graduate in 7 semesters or 28 months

Industry-Based Training

In this program, students will be trained by credentialed faculty, industry personnel, and clinical partners for leadership and technical training in the dynamic and technical cardiac device field.

Program Framework

CFIT-PRO is an intensive 38 credit hours program of coursework with a focus on cardiac rhythm management (CRM), electrophysiology (EP), leadership and management courses.

Application Requirements

  • Possess a bachelor’s degree which has been completed at an accredited institution. Official transcripts showing conferment of degree must be provided.
  • Be currently employed in the fields of cardiac patient care or the cardiac device industry with documented two or more years of experience in their respective fields.
  • Graduate students at Harding are expected to maintain the highest standards of morality, integrity, orderliness and personal honor.

Submission of a completed application does not guarantee a selection or admission into the CFIT program. The program is seeking applicants who are well-prepared for the rigors of the academic curriculum.

Additional Admissions Requirements

  • Complete the Online Application.
  • Request official transcripts be sent directly from previous institutions to CFIT@harding.edu. Harding alumni do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.
  • Submit the following:
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • A resume
    • A personal statement (400-500 words)
    • Supervisor letter documenting/confirming current employment and 2 or more years of cardiac device and/or cardiac patient care

Graduate Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to most Harding graduate and professional degree students in the form of graduate assistantships, federal and private loans, veterans programs, and vocational rehabilitation programs. Additionally, many employers may offer tuition assistance.

Visit Graduate Financial Aid for contacts and options.

International Students

Students who speak English as a second language, and have not previously completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited American college or university must meet a minimum score on a nationally recognized test of English language proficiency such as the TOEFL or IELTS. However, in lieu of these exams, professional programs in the health sciences may assess such students with an interview and/or a writing exam.

Minimum TOEFL scores acceptable for admission to the University are 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test). The minimum IELTS score is 6.0. Scores must not be older than two years prior to the date of application to the University. Please note that individual programs may have more stringent minimum requirements.

Contact Us

Cardiac Function & Interventional Technology is a part of the College of Allied Health.

501-279-4839

cfit@harding.edu