CVT 215 - Invasive Cardiovascular Clinical I

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Cardiovascular Technology

Description:

Introduces students to the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory and the health care environment. This course is the first clinical rotation of the program and requires students to complete a total of 360 hours, or three eight-hour days per week, during a semester at an approved clinical site that is assigned by the director of clinical education. Students are expected to integrate all the information learned in classroom and laboratory experiences, obtained during the previous semester, into clinical practice. This clinical rotation focuses on diagnostic procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Throughout the clinical rotation, emphasis is placed on developing the student's interpersonal skills with patients and staff. Finally, students are expected to submit daily journals and log all the appropriate clinical data and documentation of procedures is performed. A case presentation is also required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 213 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 214 and CVT 216.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CVT 213

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Instructional Type:

Clinic

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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