CVT 1800C - Cardiovascular Pre-Practicum I CVT 1800C - Cardiovascular Pre-Practicum I 4 credits Areas of concentration in this pre-clinical course are orientation to clinical activities that are performed in the program’s clinical affiliates’ cardiology and cardiovascular technology departments. The cardiovascular technology students will practice on campus in the holding area and in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The cardiovascular areas of focus include cardiac catheterization, arrhythmias, 12 lead electrocardiography, and radiation safety.