CVTE 1131 - Patient Assessment

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Cardiovascular Technology

Description:

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of patient assessment through inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The student will demonstrate proficiency in patient physical examination, and taking a complete patient medical history. Principles of barrier protection for blood and body fluid exposures and isolation precautions will be emphasized. Basic ECG monitoring, basic laboratory values such as CBC, electrolytes, and basic microbiology are presented. Assessment of critiacally ill patients is introduced. Each student will be required to successfully complete a lab competency check-off in order to progress to CVTE 1120. Prerequisite: Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology Program. CVTE 1100 is required as a Prerequisite or a Corequisite. Corequisite: CVTE 1110, CVTE 1115, CVTE 1118 Offered: Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.darton.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 317-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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