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4.00 Credits
INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY I: CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 1000C Corequisite: CVT 1840L This course includes adult, fetal, and newborn cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology in detail as it applies to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Application also includes blood gas analysis, cardiac electrophysiology including ECG dysrhythmias, and other hemodynamic calculations required in cardiopulmonary physiology. (Special Fee: $55.00).
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3.00 Credits
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 1260C Corequisite:CVT 1205C This course is structured to furnish the student with the dynamic aspects of disease rpocesses. it is conceptually sturcured to present the concepts of disease processes by organ disorders of the immune system as it relates to adverse reactions to drugs, hematologic, fluid and electolytes, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurologic, and endocrine disorders.
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2.00 Credits
CARDIOVASCULAR CLINICAL PRACTICUM I Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 1000C Corequisite: CVT 1260C (Completion of health physical with required vaccinations and BLS certification required prior to this course.) In this course the student will participate in supervised clinical practices located in the mock cath lab and at local clinical affiliates. The student will observe activities in the following hospital departments: cardiac catheterization lab, non-invasive cardiology, echocardiology, intensive care units, medical/surgical floors, emergency department. (Special Fee: $55.00)
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2.00 Credits
CARDIOVASCULAR CLINICAL PRACTICUM II Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 1840L. Corequisites: CVT 1205C and CVT 1270. This course is designed to prepare and test the competency of the CVT student on basic skills in sterile technique, radiation safety, electrical saety, basic tray set-up, and patient prep prior to his /her diagnostic cardiac catheterization clinical rotation. (Special Fee: $72.00).
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4.00 Credits
CRITICAL CARE APPLICATIONS Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CVT 2420C and CVT 2620C Corequisite: CVT 2421C and CVT 2843L This course is designed to teach the student the theory, application, and evaluation of critical care measures fof Medical and Surgical emergencies. These applications include chest tubes, emergent airways, intra-aortic ballon pumping, long-term pulmonary artery monitoring and arterial lines. In addition, the student will apply prior knowledge in cardiovascular technology to the specialty areas of peripheral angiography and electrophysiology. (Special Fee: $55.00)
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4.00 Credits
INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY II Prequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 1205C. Corequisites: CVT 2620Cand CVT 2842L. This course is structured to introduce the student to the specific procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and to the use of the resulting data for patient diagnosis. Additional topics include aseptic techniques, sterilization, patient assessment, radiography, pharmacology, cardiac waveforms, coronary artery anatomy, equipment and tools utilized in cardiac catheterization, hemodynamic data and analysis, right and left heart caths, and complications of cardiac catheterization and subsequent treatments. (Special Fee: $55.00).
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4.00 Credits
INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY III Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CVT 2420C Corequisites: CVT 2211C and CVT 2842L This course is designed to tie together cardiac diseases as well as to continue teaching the student classifications and the use of equipment and techniques used in invasive cardiology. An in-depth presentation of various diseases including coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infraction, heart failur, valve diseases, cardiomyopathies, pericardial disorders, dysrhythmias, caongenital anomalies and repair procedures are also presented. Additionaly, students will learn the various calculations performed in the cath lab including cardiac outputs, vascular resistance, valve areas, and shunts. (Special Fee: $55.00)
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2.00 Credits
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR CONCEPTS Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 2421C and CVT 2211C Corequisites: CVT 2920 and CVT 2844L This final course is designed to furnish the student with the basics of special procedures and peripheral vascular intervention. The course includes anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and intervention for diseases of the aorta, peripheral ateries, carotid artery, and renal aetery. The laboratory component will include review and operation of specialty catheters, wires, and devices used in current vascular interventional procedures.
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4.00 Credits
NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY II Prequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 1205C Corequisite: CVT 2420C and CVT 2842L This course is structured to present an introduction to non-invasive cardiology including those tests performed for the purpose of the diagnosis and treatement of cardiac disease. Topics include: 12 lead electrocardiography, cardiac stress testing, Holter monitoring, pacemaker basics, and an introduction to echocardiography. (Special Fees: $55.00).
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4.00 Credits
CARDIOVASCULAR CLINICAL PRACTICUM III Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CVT 1841L. Clinical experience in all procedures performed in the cardiovascular laboratories, including use of equipment, performing tests and patient care as it relates to the cardiovascular areas. Emphasis will be placed on cardiac catheterization, ECG, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and an introduction to echocardiography. (Special Fee: $79.00)
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