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FSW Cardiovascular Technology Faculty Present at New Orleans' Conference

Jul 1, 2015

JULY 1, 2015 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Two Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) faculty recently presented at the New Cardiovascular Horizons Conference in New Orleans.

Leslie Yaniga, Cardiovascular Technology Program Clinical Coordinator, and Jeff Davis, Program Director, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Care, presented a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam review course. The RCIS is the credentialing exam for professionals working in invasive cardiac catheterization.

The annual New Cardiovascular Horizons Conference showcases new drugs and interventions physicians and nurses can use to help prevent cardiovascular- and diabetes-related amputations in their patients.

“Presenting to and attending these types of conferences allow us to acquire new knowledge, resources and insights on the future of the cardiovascular industry and bring that information back to our students,” said Davis. “We are able to network with other professionals in these areas and learn about new tools and technology that we can incorporate in our training at FSW.”

“It is extremely important for our faculty to be actively involved on a national level and to stay well-informed of the most current evidence in their disciplines,” said Dr. Marie Collins, Dean, School of Health Professions. “Our FSW faculty take professional involvement to greater depths by serving as expert speakers and presenters at professional meetings across the country. Our FSW students benefit directly from this faculty expertise which attributes to their success academically and professionally.” 

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: July 1, 2015