NCT 143 - Noninvasive Cardiovascular Clinical Observation

Institution:

Spokane Community College

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Description:

Students spend four weeks in a clinical setting. Two weeks are spent in an echocardiography laboratory assisting staff in patient preparation; imaging time is provided when appropriate. Two weeks are spent in a noninvasive electrophysiology laboratory performing ECGs, exercise tolerance testing, Holter monitoring and pacemaker checks under the direction of a staff technologist. Weekly clinical seminars are conducted with SCC staff. A clinical consciousness is developed with emphasis on professionalism, clinical rapport, medical ethics and patient care. Prerequisite: Completion of NCT 133 or permission of instructor. (SCC)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scc.spokane.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-8020

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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