MATC 2021-22 Catalog

CULMGT – CVTECH DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CULMGT-140

Credits: 3

CVTECH-118

Credits: 3

CVTECH-132

Credits: 3

Food and Beverage Operations The complete food and beverage operation in the hotel/motel complex is explored. A basic understanding of the principles of food production and service management, sanitation, menu planning, labor and cost controls, and purchasing is emphasized. CVTECH – Cardiovascular Technology (Department: 521) CVTECH-102 Credits: 2 Introduction to CVT Course will introduce distinctive areas of cardiovascular technology and the role of the technologist. Topics include invasive and noninvasive procedures, department orientation, medical terminology, blood-borne pathogens, medical ethics, emergent situations and nonpatient-related emergencies. Research papers on a variety of related topics and a group project will be required. Guest speakers and site visits to local healthcare/diagnostic facilities may be scheduled. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology (10-521-1, 10- 521-2) or EKG certi fi cate (61-521-1) program. CVTECH-110 Credits: 2 EKG Analysis Course will explain the electrical activity of the heart and the various techniques for recording them. Di ff erences between 3- and 12-lead electrocardiograms (EKGs) will be covered. Students will identify waveforms and rhythms, correlate them to the cardiac events, and troubleshoot and calibrate equipment. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology (10-521-1, 10-521-2) or Anesthesia Technology (10-541-1) program. CVTECH-115 Credits: 4 Essentials of Cardiac Care 1 This course will concentrate on the cardiovascular system. Focus will be on the structure and function of a healthy adult heart, fetal development of the cardiac system and its respective changes at birth, and congenital and acquired pathologies. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology (10-521-1, 10-521- 2) or EKG certi fi cate (61-521-1) program. CVTECH-117 Credits: 4 Invasive CVT Fundamentals 1 Students are introduced to the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The various pieces of equipment and speci fi c diagnostic and interventional procedures are presented. The student will learn the typical daily duties of an invasive cardiovascular technologist through didactic and laboratory instruction. Competencies will be demonstrated through written examinations, verbal explanations and demonstrations of clinical technique. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology (10-521-1) program.

Echocardiography Basics Echocardiography physics, principles and techniques will be introduced. Ultrasound and Doppler theory; M-Mode, 2D and Doppler echocardiography; instrumentation; artifacts; examination techniques; and physiologic views will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology (10-521-2) program. CVTECH-119 Credits: 4 Introduction to Sonography Fundamentals This course introduces the student to the history of ultrasound and the evolution of its medical applications. Topics include licensure, use and maintenance of ultrasound equipment, ergonomics, communication and critical thinking skills, and the responsibilities of diagnostic medical sonographers in the workplace. Program policy and procedures, program curriculum, and student rights and responsibilities also are included in this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-197. CVTECH-120 Credits: 2 CVT Clinical Procedures This four-week course is the student’s fi rst opportunity to observe and gain experience in a healthcare facility. Twelve hours per week are scheduled in the hospital setting under direct supervision observing/ participating in all aspects of the cardiac catheterization laboratory technologist’s duties. An additional four hours per week are required for on-campus lectures/ discussion. Written documentation detailing the clinical phase of instruction will be required. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-102, CVTECH-110, CVTECH-115, CVTECH-117 and CVTECH-118. CVTECH-121 Credits: 2 Echo Clinical Procedures This four-week course is the student’s fi rst opportunity to observe and gain experience in a healthcare facility. Twelve hours per week are scheduled in the hospital setting under direct supervision observing/participating in all aspects of an echocardiographer’s duties. An additional four hours per week are required for on-campus lectures/discussion. Written documentation detailing the clinical phase of instruction will be required. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-102, CVTECH-110, CVTECH-115, CVTECH-117 and CVTECH-118. CVTECH-122 Credits: 3 Peripheral Vascular Essentials This course will focus on peripheral vascular anatomy and allow the student to understand the basic steps in endovascular treatment of peripheral vascular disease. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive (10- 521-1) program.

Physics of Medicine This course introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of the physical sciences. The dependence of medical diagnostics and the analogous relationship of the human body to the sciences are emphasized. Topics include fl ow, pressure, resistance, electronic circuit analysis and Ohm’s Law. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-120 or ANTECH-120. Must be admitted to either Cardiovascular Technology (10-521-1) or Anesthesia Technology (10-541-1) program. CVTECH-133 Credits: 3 Cardiovascular Agents The clinical importance of drug delivery is presented with an emphasis on the most commonly administered cardiovascular drugs, as well as other prophylactic medications. Additionally, the federal drug approval processes, various delivery methods, dose calculations and a review of the nervous system are presented. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-120. CVTECH-134 Credits: 3 Hemodynamics The signi fi cance of concise and correct procedural hemodynamic data is presented with an emphasis on understanding the concepts and principles underlying hemodynamics. Topics addressed will include: pericardial disease; appropriate equipment selection and troubleshooting; valvular heart disease; interpretation of arterial, atrial and ventricular waveforms; cardiac output measurement; cardiomyopathies; intracardiac shunt detection. Additionally, the relationship of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to hemodynamics is examined with a focus on the principles of PVR, SVR and Stroke Volume. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-120. CVTECH-135 Credits: 4 Essentials of Cardiac Care 2 The structure and function of the major systems of the body are surveyed, with a focus on their interaction and reliance on the cardiovascular system. Lecture studies utilizing models will include cellular, cerebral and nervous, renal, hepatic, pulmonary, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive, muscular and skeletal systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-115. Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology (10-521-1) program. CVTECH-137 Credits: 4 Invasive CVT Fundamentals 2 This course further exposes the student into the profession of the cardiovascular technologist (CVT). Through the utilization of lectures and hands-on laboratory instruction, the student will expand their working knowledge of diagnostic and interventional procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, sterile technique, radiation and personal safety, radiographic imaging principles, specialized

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