ICT 224 - Cardiac Catheterization III

Institution:

Spokane Falls Community College

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Description:

This course is an intensive study of the role of the cardiac catheterization technologist in advanced invasive procedures such as electrophysiology, pacemaker and implantable defibrillators. Additional procedures studied include pediatric heart catheterization, blood gases, cardiac output and shunt determination. Advanced surgical techniques as related to the cath lab and open heart surgery are presented. Procedures are covered including coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve replacement and pediatric surgery. The surgical nature of this unit is expanded by studying the heart lung machine, cardiac assist devices and the intra-aortic balloon pump. Prerequisite: ICT 214. (SCC)

Credits:

15.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spokanefalls.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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