MATC 2023-24 Catalog

CVTECH

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

to hemodynamics is examined with a focus on the principles of PVR, SVR, and Stroke Volume. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-120. CVTECH-135 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 the Cardiovascular Technology — Invasive program (10-521-1). CVTECH-137 Credits:4 Invasive CVT Fundamentals 2 This course further exposes the student to 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 technologies, Electrophysiology, Implantable Devices, radiographic image panning. Prerequisite(s): CVTECH-120. CVTECH-138 Credits:4 Invasive CVT Clinical 1 This course presents the student with his orher fi rst opportunity in a direct patient care setting, while beginning to perform the duties of a CVT. Here the student will be able to correlate didactic and laboratory classes with the day-to-day duties of a CVT. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-120. CVTECH-142 Credits:3 Echo Case Review In this course multiple cardiac pathologies will be studied and addressed through the presentation of echocardiographic case studies. Students will explore a variety of pathologies and how these anomalies can be evaluated through the utilization of cardiac sonography. This course will primarily involve the presentation of case studies and the assessment of clinical abnormalities as seen by cardiac imaging and advanced Doppler techniques. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-140, CVTECH-144, CVTECH-145 and CVTECH-149. CVTECH-143 Credits:3 Ultrasound Principles and Physics This course provides the basic knowledge of the physical principles and instrumentation of diagnostic ultrasound. Topics covered in this lecture course include transducers, color fl ow imaging methodology, bioe ff ects and acoustic output labeling standards. Students will be introduced to how diagnostic Credits:4

ultrasound works, how to properly handle artifacts, scan safely, evaluate instrument performance and ultimately prepare for board and registry examinations. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-149. CVTECH-144 Advanced Echo Practicum The structure and function of the cardiac system will be addressed by introducing the specialized techniques of noninvasive cardiovascular testing. There will be an evaluation of cardiovascular sonographic anatomy and physiology through advanced measurement techniques of speci fi ed hemodynamic parameters. This course will explore various pathologies and how these anomalies are evaluated by echocardiography. The student will learn how to assess clinical abnormalities of the human heart as it is seen by cardiac imaging and advanced Doppler techniques. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-121. CVTECH-145 Credits:4 Echocardiography Fundamentals The structure and function of the cardiac system will be addressed, as well as how various pathologies and congenital anomalies are demonstrated and evaluated by echocardiography. Students learn how to assess clinical abnormalities of the human heart as it is seen by cardiac imaging, utilizing conventional and echocardiographic stress testing, intravascular. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-121. CVTECH-149 Credits:2 Echocardiography Clinical Experience 1 This course provides the practical application of the principles covered in the didactic and laboratory portions of the program. Students observe, assist and perform duties assigned in the echocardiographic clinical setting. A written journal detailing the clinical phase of the instruction will be required. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-121. CVTECH-185 Credits:2 Invasive CVT Clinical Seminar Students will discuss with other students the cases most recently performed during their clinical experience. Research papers will be required on a variety of related topics, as well as a review of the written journal detailing the clinical phase of instruction. This course will help to prepare students for the written examinations, which lead to credentialing in their chosen specialty. Guest speakers may be scheduled. Resume writing and interview skills will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-138. CVTECH-188 Credits:3 Invasive CVT Clinical Experience 2 This course provides the practical application of the principles covered in the didactic and laboratory portions of the program. Students observe, assist and perform duties assigned Credits:3

CVTECH-121

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Echo Clinical Procedures This four-week course is the student’s fi rst opportunity to observe and gain experience in a health care 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): Echo students complete CVTECH-102, CVTECH-110, CVTECH-115 and CVTECH-118. Invasive students complete CVTECH-102, CVTECH-110, CVTECH-115 and CVTECH-117. 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 program (10-521-1). CVTECH-132 Credits:3 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 (10-521-1) or Anesthesia (10-541-1) programs. CVTECH-133 Credits:3 Cardiovascular Pharmacology 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

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