CVT 223 - Cardiac Pathophysiology and Echocardiography Concepts II

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Cardiovascular Technology

Description:

Continues the topics covered in CVT 221 as it provides the student with a thorough discussion of cardiac pathophysiologic concepts and cardiac pathologies commonly encountered in the cardiovascular patient. This course emphasizes the student's comprehension of the underlying cardiovascular disease process and then applies that knowledge to the practice of cardiac sonography. The student develops the knowledge to evaluate each pathology comprehensively that is aided by current recommendations regarding appropriate assessment of each pathology in accordance with the standards established by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. Prerequisite: CVT 221 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: CVT 219 and 220.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CVT 221 & CVT 219 & CVT 220

Corequisites:

CVT 219, CVT 220

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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