CVT 103 - Cardiovascular Technology Clinical Experience

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Cardiovascular Technology

Description:

Introduces students to the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department within a hospital or cardiology outpatient office. Students gain hands-on experience with health care topics previously discussed in CVT 101 and 102. This clinical rotation requires students to complete a total of 120-hours and the student must attend a minimum of two days per week at an approved clinical site that is assigned by the director of clinical education. Students are expected to integrate all the information learned in the classroom and laboratory experiences obtained during the previous semester into clinical practice. This clinical rotation focuses on electrocardiograms (ECGs), Exercise Stress Testing, and Holter Monitoring. Throughout the clinical rotation, emphasis is placed on developing the student's interpersonal skills with patients and staff. Students receive a partial clinical manual for which they are expected to complete in addition to one case study, and a research paper. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 101 and 102 with grades of C or higher.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CVT 101 & CVT 102

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Clinic

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Additional Information:

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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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