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6.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the hands-on training about the CT scanner, protocols, equipment, contrast agents, as well as post-processing that was introduced in the previous clinical course. It allows students to become more proficient as well as gaining work experience needed to join the workforce as an entry-level technologist and towards the completion of their clinical competencies needed for this course as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Corequisite: Graduation from accredited Radiology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy Program. Prerequisite: Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or a Radiation Therapy Technologist with the ARRT or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMBCT). Offered: Spring.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of the Cardiovascular Technician Profession. Topics of discussion will include Invasive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Basic Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology, basic Cardiovascular terminology, basic Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG), ethical and legal considerations, vital signs, current and coming technology related to the field of study, employment opportunities, outlook, and earnings potential as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. A field trip will also be used to help enhance the learning of the Cardiovascular Technician student. Prerequisites: Completion of all Learning Support Requirements. Corequisite: None. Offered: Spring, as required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of Cardiopulmonary pharmacology. Topics of discussion will include Medical-Legal aspects, documentation, routes of administration, and Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of the following: Analgesic, Anesthetic, Narcotic medications and reversal agents, Antiarrhythmic medications, Antihypertensive medications, Cardiac Stimulants, Antiangina medications, Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet and Thrombolytic medications, Diuretics, Oxygen, and miscellaneous medications as they relate to the professional field. Prerequisite: Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology Program. CVTE 1100 is required as a Prerequisite or a Corequisite. Corequisites: CVTE 1115, CVTE 1118, CVTE 1131. Offered: Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the understanding of Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology. Areas study include normal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, embryology, congenital heart disease, and acquired cardiac and vascular diseases, microcirculation, autoregulation, blood components, fluie & electrolytes, lymphatics, acid base balance, oxygen transport and rennin angiontensin system. Prerequisite: Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology program. CVTE 1100 is required as a prerequisite or a corequisite. Corequisite: CVTE 1110, CVTE 1118, CVTE 1131. Offered: Fall.
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1.00 Credits
This course defines the basic principles of ultrasound physics and introduces the student to their practical use in diagnostic ultrasound. Topics of discussion will include definition of sound, propagation of sound in tissue, transducers, Doppler signal processing, Doppler instrumentation, ultrasound imaging and ultrasound safety. Prerequisite: Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology Program. CVTE 1100 is required as a Prerequisite or a Corequisite. Corequisite: CVTE 1110, CVTE 1115, CVTE 1131. Offered: Fall.
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5.00 Credits
This course is non-invasive cardiology highlights the theory, rationale, application, performance and interpretation of the following modalities: auscultation, normal and abnormal heart sounds, phonocardiography, M-mode, A-mode and two-dimensional Doppler. The laboratory portion introduces the student to non-invasive cardiology by hands-on experience with the above mentioned modalities. Prerequisite: CVTE 1110, CVTE 1115, CVTE 1118, CVTE 1131. Corequisite: CVTE 1130. Offered: Spring Semester.
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5.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to the cardiac catheterization laboratory with an emphasis placed on basic cardiac catheterization protocols, theory and applicaiton of angiographic procedures, and the concept of sterile technique. Additional topics include aseptic techniques, sterilization, patient assessment, radiography, pharmacology, cardiac wave forms, coronary artery anatomy, equipment and tools utilized in cardiac catheterization, hemodynamic data and analysis, right and left heart caths, and complications and treatment of cardiac catheterization. The lab portion provides an introduciton to the cardiac catheterization laboratory with an emphasis on the above mentioned items. Prerequisites: CVTE 1110, CVTE 1115, CVTE 1118, CVTE 1131. Corequisite: CVTE 1120. Offered: Spring Semester.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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5.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of CVTE 1120 and presents an in-depth view of the diagnosis of common disease states. The application of theory, techniques, applications and interpretation of M-mode, color Doppler, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, two- dimensional echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography. The laboratory portion allows the student to further explore their skills with non- invasive modaliteis Prerequisite: CVTE 1120. Corequisite: CVTE 2120. Offered: Summer Semetser, Sophomore, Year, as needed.
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2.00 Credits
This course presents an in-depth view of the diagnosis of common vascular disease states. The application of theory, techniques, applications and interpretation of M-mode, color Doppler, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler. The laboratory portion allows the student to further explore their skills with vascular modalities. Prerequisites: CVTE 1120, CVTE 1130, RESP 2321. Corequisites: CVTE 2110, CVTE 2120 Offered: Summer Semester, Sophomore Year, as needed.
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