The Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) credential Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential is the globally accepted achievement for allied health professionals who assist in cardiac catheterization procedures.

Is an RCIS an RN?

And an RCIS person and a nurse are two different thing. RCIS is specialized in cardiovascular; an RN has no speciality; you can’t compare them.

How long does it take to become an RCIS?

A graduate of a NON-programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology which has a minimum of one year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours* in the specialty in which the examination is being requested.