CVT1220 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate “technical procedure skills” necessary to assist the cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab.
2. Demonstrate basic patient care skills.
3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
4. Demonstrate the “critical thinking skills” necessary to acquire the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential

 
Course Objectives:
 

1. The student will have general understanding of common drugs used in the clinical setting for conscious sedation and in other treatments.
2. The student will be able to identify which schedule (I-V) a drug is in and the basic type of drugs classified in each.
3. The student will be able to recognize common drugs prescribed to patients by generic and trade name and how they are administered and used in a clinical setting.
4. The student will be able to identify how a drug is packaged and in what concentration.
5. The student will show ability to draw up simple doses of medications and administer to the correct documentation.
6. The student will be able to recognize changes that specific drugs have on the patients’ status in regard to ECG & hemodynamic monitoring.
 

 

Course Content:
 

1. Nervous System
2. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) & Drug Enforcement Administration
3. Processing drugs within the body
4. Routes of administration & related drug forms.
5. Common Abbreviations for medication orders
6. Simple drug calculations
7. Six Rights of Medication Administration
8. Classification, Indications, Contraindications, Normal Dosage calculations, Administration route, and Patient Care Considerations for following drugs
9. Physiological Effects & Changes
 

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbooks” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

College-Level Communication and Computation Skills

State Rule 6A-10.030 does not apply to this course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Each student is encouraged to seek assistance from the professor. To further the educational process, the Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the campus Teaching/Learning and Computing Centers (TLCCs), JDA Student Success Center, and campus libraries, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. The Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College website.

A student who withdrawals or fails any CVT course during their first semester of the first year may return the following year on a “clinic space availability” basis with permission from the Program director (remedial activities may be given at this time). A student who withdrawals or fails the same CVT course two times will be dismissed from the program. The student may reapply through the readmit application process within one year and is subject to the “clinic space available” basis with permission from the Program director. A student must successfully demonstrate the appropriate level clinical skills to the Clinical Coordinator prior to returning to the clinical setting after an absence of one semester or more.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the third attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding repeating courses that vary from this policy; these guidelines are listed in the specific handbooks. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course will have on his or her financial aid status.

Academic Dishonesty

Each student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating or plagiarism, the situation shall be dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. More specific information can be found in the Course Syllabus.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

The information technology resources provided by Polk State College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must be used for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity and Diversity (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Office: WAD 227
Telephone: (863) 292-3602
e-mail: vbaker@polk.edu

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Coordinator or Director of Disability Services. Note: Limited admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

 

Attendance:

There is a high positive correlation between the amount of time exposed to the subject matter and the amount of material learned. Regular attendance in the classroom and clinical setting is mandatory. When two (2) absences are accumulated, the student will be issued a written warning. If an additional absence occurs, the student may be dropped from the program in accordance with the attendance policies outlined in the student handbook. Three tardies to class of clinic will equal one absence.

 

Work Missed:
 

NO Make-ups will be given for missed quizzes and previous arrangements must be made to miss exams, assignments, or projects unless the condition falls under extended medical leave, military leave, or family emergency. If any of these work items are missed, the grade assigned will be a zero (0). Students who need to be on extended medical, military, or family emergency must submit copies of official documents to the program director.

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