Cardiovascular Technology A100-
Introduction to ECG
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Electrocardiographic interpretation and testing procedures for the ECG technician. Includes anatomy and electrophysiology of the cardiac conduction system; basic cardiac arrhythmias including sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular arrhythmias and heartblocks. PREREQUISITE: Biology A221. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Cardiovascular Technology A130-
Intro Invasive Cardiolo
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Introduction to the concepts of cardiac catheterization primarily for diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Includes hemodynamics, cardiovascular radiologic safety, aseptic and sterile field maintenance, pressure monitoring equipment, catheters, and contrast used for catheterization. Catheterization techniques, drug pharmacology used in the procedures and complications of cardiac catheterization.
PREREQUSITE: Cardiovascular Technology A160. COREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A150. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Cardiovascular Technology A150-
Adv Electrocardiography
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Advanced procedures in electrocardiographic testing, including stress testing, Holter monitoring, and pacemakers. Advanced arrhythmias including ventricular conduction disturbances effects of drugs, electrolyte imbalances, myocardial infarction, and cardiac pharmacology. PREREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A100. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Cardiovascular Technology A160-
Cardiac Anat/Pathophys
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Cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
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Cardiovascular Technology A170-
ECG Clinical Experience
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Practice within a health care facility in areas of routine ECG testing, stress testing, monitor technician, holter monitoring, and pacemaker evaluation. Students must purchase a uniform for this course.
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Cardiovascular Technology A200-
Intro Echocardiography
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Theory, equipment, and procedures for echocardiography to include M-mode, 2D, and Doppler. Recognition of specific echocardiographic patterns and abnormalities. Relates anatomical cardiac images to echocardiographic images. PREREQUSISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A160. COREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A205. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Cardiovascular Technology A205-
Intro Echocardiog Lab
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Skill development in using echocardiographic imaging equipment, machine adjustments, and obtaining correct views on M-mode, 2-dimensional, Doppler and color flow echocardiograms under direct supervision. Includes exercises in recognition of cardiac anatomy and pathology found in diagnostic ultrasound imaging evaluation for cardiac function. COREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A200. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Cardiovascular Technology A210-
Echo Clinical Lab 1
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Experience in echocardiography in a clinical facility to include conferences or lectures by physicians, sonographers, and guest lecturers to relate patient clinical presentations to diagnostic findings. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.PRERQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A160. COREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A200 and A205. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Cardiovascular Technology A240-
Invasive Card Clin Lab1
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Clinical practice within a cardiac catheterization laboratory, including discussion-seminar with physician lecturers. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. COREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A130
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Cardiovascular Technology A250-
Adv Echocadiography
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Advanced theory, equipment, and procedures in echocardiography, including Doppler, color flow Doppler in adults, and pediatric and fetal echocardiography. Techniques and evaluation using TEE, exercise and pharmacological stress, and contrast echocardiography.
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Cardiovascular Technology A255-
Adv Echocardiography Lb
(1)
Skill development in advanced echocardiographic techniques under direct supervision. Includes spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, pediatric, stress/pharmacological stress, TEE, and further evaluation of adult echocardiography. Computer lab modules for advanced echocardiographic techniques and Registry Exam Review. PREREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A200 and A205 COREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A250. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Cardiovascular Technology A260-
Cerebrovas Ultrasound
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Diagnosis and scanning techniques in the evaluation of cerebrovascular disease by ultrasound and Doppler testing. Includes normal anatomy and physiology of the cerebrovasculature, ultrasound instrumentation, and examination techniques relating to pathologies. PREREQUISITE: Cardiovascular Technology A200. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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