CFIT Mission

1st

CFIT master's program nationwide

The cardiac function and interventional technology program strives to instill knowledge, skills and experience for successful careers while creating servant leadership along the way. This online, part-time program helps further professionals in their education and training in CFIT. Students are taught the study of abnormal heart rhythms and conditions and how to treat them with devices, while also learning procedures and gaining experience in achieving the desired result for their patients.

CFIT graduates will have a positive impact on patients' lives as well as the industry that provides cardiac care to patients.

Tristan Pendergrass, MBA, FHRS, CCDS, CEPS, CDRMS

Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology

University of South Carolina

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Industry Training

Incorporate training in state-of-the-art technologies and techniques
Expand students' exposure and knowledge through supplemental training opportunities
Prepares students for industry citizenship expectations and training protocols

Career Networking

Students are given frequent opportunities to interact with industries and health care leaders who are highly specialized in the CFIT field
Given connections that can allow students to acquire their own professional network
They are provided lasting benefits and resources such as mentoring, employment and advancement opportunities

Hands-on Clinical Experience

Students are provided with hands-on opportunities to apply the knowledge acquired in past courses
These opportunities are achieved through on-campus simulators, technology, anatomy and cadaver labs
Clinical observations and opportunities for real-world application within off-campus clinicals are provided

Curriculum

Cardiac Function I

Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology I

Caradiac Interventional Procedures I

Cardiac Device Career Concepts

Cardiac Function II

Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology II

Cardiac Interventional Procedures II

Cardiac Device Career Leadership

Bioethics

Personal Leadership Development

Organizational Communciations

Leadership Theory and Practice

Leading Change and Innovation

Team Building and Dynamics

Talken Management Essentials

Leadership, Talen Acquisition, and Retention

Foundations in Training and Development

Training Design Theory and Application

Managing People and Organizations

Leadership Theory and Process

Corporate Strategy and Planning

Conflict Management in Business

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Clinical Representatives

Training medical staff, troubleshooting devices, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through the proper application of advanced cardiac technologies
Students are prepared to become clinical representatives by proving specialized knowledge in cardiac rhythm management and electrophysiology.

Market Development Representatives

Leverage their expertise to expand the adoption of innovative cardiac solutions, working closely with health care institutions to integrate new devices and technology into clinical practice
Graduates are providing strong foundation in cardiac device technologies, enabling professionals to identify market opportunities and promote new cardiac technologies.

Sales Representatives

Providing specialized training to build strong relationships with clients and understand their needs, being able to offer solutions that improve patients' care and support the business
Graduates are equipped to excel as sales representatives due to the program's focus on advanced cardiac technologies and techniques that give necessary knowledge to help communicate benefits of cardiac devices to health care providers.

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