CVT 1000 - Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology

3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
AA Elective: No
This course is an overview of the cardiovascular technology field, from diagnostic and interventional cardiology to radiology, and the differences between the two. Related medical terminology, and the different national accrediting bodies, societies, and examination bureaus are discussed. This course introduces students to patient care, education, and management. The curriculum emphasizes patient identification, patient transportation with proper body mechanics, medical-legal ethics, patient confidentiality, and the required pre-procedure tests for cardiac catheterization (including chest x-ray, normal versus abnormal lab values, and the treatment of issues related to these tests). Students gain the skills to use hemodynamic monitors and record baseline vital signs, and to explain procedures and answer questions for patients and families. The curriculum includes an introduction to supervised basic hemodynamic monitoring before, during, and after procedures, including arrhythmia recognition.

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