CVT 234 - Pediatric Surgical and Specialty Procedures

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Cardiovascular Technology

Description:

Provides an introduction to pediatric surgery, palliative surgical procedures, and corrective surgical procedures commonly encountered in the pediatric patient. The course also covers common specialty procedures performed on the pediatric patient including Pericardiocentesis, cardiac catheterization, device occlusion procedures, transesophageal echocardiography, balloon atrial septostomy, saline contrast, exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, and special considerations for the sedated pediatric patient. Signature of the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director is required. Corequisite: CVT 233.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CVT 233

Corequisites:

CVT 233

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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