MATC 2026-27 Catalog

CVTECH – DENAST

CVTECH-189

Credits:3

CVTECH-145

Credits:4

CVTECH-135

Credits:4

Invasive CVT Clinical Experience 3 This course is a continuation of CVTECH-188 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 clinical duties. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Cardiovascular Technology – Invasive program (10-521-1). Complete CVTECH-188. CVTECH-190 Credits:3 Echocardiography Clinical Seminar This course is designed to prepare students for success on the adult echocardiography registry examination and for entry into the professional workforce. Content includes exam review, case study discussions and presentations on advanced echocardiography and professional topics by guest speakers. Students will also develop career readiness skills through resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and discussion of current trends in the echocardiography profession. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography program (10-521-2). Complete CVTECH-147, CVTECH-146 and CVTECH-145. 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.

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-146 Credits:4 Advanced Echo Practicum This course integrates lecture and clinical scan lab instruction to prepare students for the evaluation of complex cardiac pathologies. Emphasis is placed on standardized echocardiographic protocols, quantitative Doppler and hemodynamic assessment, and introduces advanced imaging technologies such as 3D echocardiography and strain analysis. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography program (10-521-2). Complete CVTECH-123. CVTECH-147 Credits:3 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): Must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography program (10 521-2). Complete CVTECH-123. 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 in the clinical setting in the student’s choice of cardiovascular technology discipline. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CVTECH-185.

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 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, 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.

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