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CVTE
2115 Vascular I
(1-3-2)
This course presents an in-depth view of the diagnosis of common vascular
disease states. The application of theory, techniques, applications and
interpretation of M-mode, color Doppler, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler.
The laboratory portion allows the student to further explore their skills with vascular
modalities.
Prerequisites: CVTE 1120, CVTE 1130, RESP 2321.
Corequisites: CVTE 2110, CVTE 2120.
Offered: Summer, sophomore year, as needed.
CVTE
2120 Invasive Cardiovascular Technology II
(4-3-5)
This course is a continuation of CVTE 1130 and continues to familiarize the student
with various procedures and techniques related to invasive cardiology. Emphasis
is placed on the hemodynamic aspects of diagnostic cardiac catheterization as
well as information related to the new interventional techniques utilized in the cath
lab. Assessment of the EKG patterns related to arrhythmias and infarct/ischemia
is also included in this course.
Prerequisite: CVTE 1130.
Corequisite: CVTE 2110.
Offered: Summer, sophomore year, as needed.
CVTE
2130 Adult Echocardiography Practicum I
(0-40-7)
Clinical experience is provided within the students selected specialty area of Non-
Invasive Cardiology. The student is scheduled for clinical rotations in the Non-
Invasive Cardiovascular laboratories with our affiliated hospitals throughout the
southeast. During each rotation cycle, the student receives extensive hands-on
experience and observation utilizing equipment, performance of tests and
providing patient care. This course is the first of two courses designed to assist
the Cardiovascular Technology student in meeting the required 1000 hours of
clinical rotation in Non-Invasive Cardiology as required by the accrediting body.
Prerequisites: CVTE 2110,CVTE 2120.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, sophomore year, as needed.
CVTE
2135 Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Practicum I
(0-40-7)
Clinical experience is provided within the student’s selected specialty area of
Invasive Cardiology. The student is scheduled for clinical rotations in the Invasive
Cardiovascular laboratories with our affiliated hospitals throughout the southeast.
During each rotation cycle, the student receives extensive hands-on experience
and observation utilizing equipment, performance of tests and proving patient care.
This course is the first of two courses designed to assist the Cardiovascular
Technology student in meeting the required 1000 hours of clinical rotation in
Invasive Cardiology as required by the accrediting body.
Prerequisites: CVTE 2110, CVTE 2120 and completion of all non-plan of study
core classes.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, sophomore year, as needed.