MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CVTECH-133

Credits: 3

CVTECH-142

Credits: 3

CVTECH-185

Credits: 2

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-138. Completion of or currently enrolled in CVTECH-188 and CVTECH-189. CVTECH-134 Credits: 3 Hemodynamics The significance 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, and 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): Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive program (10-521-1). Complete CVTECH-102, CVTECH-110, CVTECH-115 and CVTECH-117. 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 technologies, electrophysiology, implantable devices, and radiographic image panning. Prerequisite(s): CVTECH-120. CVTECH-138 Credits: 4 Invasive CVT Clinical 1 This course presents the student with his or her first 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.

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-flow imaging methodology, bioeffects and acoustic output labeling standards. Students will be introduced to how diagnostic 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 Credits: 3 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 specified 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.

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 in the clinical setting in the student’s choice of cardiovascular technology discipline. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CVTECH-185. CVTECH-189 Credits: 3 Invasive CVT Clinical Experience 3 This course is a continuation of CVTECH-186 and provides the practical application to perfect skills and knowledge through a wider range of cases. Students begin to take a more active and responsible part in the day-to-day tasks associated with clinical duties. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive program (10-521-1). Complete CVTECH-188. CVTECH-195 Credits: 2 Echocardiography Clinical Seminar Students will discuss 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 clinical phase of instruction. This course will help to prepare students for the written Registry examination. Guest speakers may be scheduled. Resume writing and interview skills will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-149. CVTECH-196 Credits: 4 Echocardiography 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 in the echocardiographic clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CVTECH-195. CVTECH-197 Credits: 4 Echocardiography Clinical Experience 3 The course is a continuation of CVTECH-196 and provides the practical application to perfect the skills and knowledge through a wider range of cases. Students begin to take a more active and responsible part in the day-to-day tasks associated with their clinical duties. Prerequisite(s): Complete CVTECH-196.

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