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  • CVAS 235: Introduction to Vascular Sonography

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides the student with anatomy and pathophysiology of the venous, arterial and abdominal-visceral vascular systems. This course emphasizes normal structures, disease states, mechanisms of diseases, signs and symptoms, and risk factors commonly encountered in vascular disease states in the cardiovascular patient. Physical assessment and common clinical findings encountered during the evaluation of the cardiovascular patient with known vascular disease is also presented. Signature of the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director is required.
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  • CVAS 236: Concepts in Vascular Ultrasound

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces the student to the arterial, venous, and abdominal-visceral vascular system testing methods. Intra-cranial and extra-cranial arterial, upper and lower extremity arterial and venous, and abdominal-visceral vascular arterial and venous testing methods are discussed including direct and indirect testing methods. Interpretation of all clinical findings associated with vascular disease states are presented. Signature of the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director is required.
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  • CVAS 237: Vascular Hemodynamics and Doppler Physics

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Enables the student to discover the Doppler principles of flow hemodynamics as they relate to the arterial and venous vascular systems. Through laboratory experience, this course covers units of measure, pressure and flow resistance, arterial and venous hemodynamics and direct and indirect methods used to assess vascular disease states. Ultrasound quality assurance and safety is also discussed. These principles are then applied to vascular imaging techniques in the laboratory. A course fee is required. Signature of the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director is required.
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  • CVAS 238: Vascular Specialty Procedures

    2.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces the student to imaging procedures employed in the correlation and treatment of vascular abnormalities. This course discusses vascular angiography and interventions, pre-operative and intra-operative procedures, Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA), Computed Tomography Venography (CTV), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV), nuclear medicine - Ventilation Perfusion scans, laboratory testing, and treatment options. Signature of the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director is required.
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  • CVT 100: Foundations of Cardiovascular Medicine

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with a foundational knowledge that covers all aspects of patient care in cardiovascular medicine. In addition, this course addresses current trends within the healthcare profession. Prerequisite: ENGL 003, 007, or 057 with a grade of C or higher. (FYS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 or ( & ( ) & ) Corequisite:    ENGL 003
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  • CVT 101: Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides instruction in cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology, basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, and arrhythmia recognition. This course also discusses 12 Lead ECG interpretation specifically related to acute coronary syndrome. Enrollment is restricted to the students in the Cardiovascular Technology AS programs. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 121 and MATH 022 or 020 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 102. Pre/Corequisite: CVT 100 with a grade of C or higher. This course must be completed within three years, or less, before a student may apply to the clinical component of the Cardiovascular Technology programs. Students who have completed this course more than three years ago must see the Program Director. Prerequisite:    BIOL 121 & ( MATH 022, 045, 051, 070, 080, 090, 100, 103, 104, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 119, 121, or 202 ) & ( CVT 100 and CVT 102 ) Corequisite:    CVT 102, CVT 100
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  • CVT 102: Cardiovascular Technology Laboratory

    1.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with a foundation to basic non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. This course allows the students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills involving 12 Lead ECG, Holter monitoring, patient assessment, exercise stress testing, and vital signs. In addition, standard cardiovascular laboratory procedures are discussed. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Technology AS programs. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 121, CVT 100, & MATH 022 or 020 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 100 and 101 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    BIOL 121 & ( MATH 022, 070, 080, 090, 091, 100, 103, 104, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 119, 121, or 202 ) & ( CVT 100 and CVT 101 ) Corequisite:    CVT 101, CVT 100
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  • CVT 103: Cardiovascular Technology Clinical Experience

    2.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department within a hospital or cardiology outpatient office. Students gain hands-on experience with health care topics previously discussed in CVT 101 and 102. This clinical rotation requires students to complete a total of 120-hours and the student must attend a minimum of two days per week at an approved clinical site that is assigned by the director of clinical education. Students are expected to integrate all the information learned in the classroom and laboratory experiences obtained during the previous semester into clinical practice. This clinical rotation focuses on electrocardiograms (ECGs), Exercise Stress Testing, and Holter Monitoring. Throughout the clinical rotation, emphasis is placed on developing the student's interpersonal skills with patients and staff. Students receive a partial clinical manual for which they are expected to complete in addition to one case study, and a research paper. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 101 and 102 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    CVT 101 & CVT 102
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  • CVT 200: Cardiac Pathophysiology

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the cardiovascular system and provides them an overview of various cardiac diseases. This course enables the student to understand the field of cardiology by covering basic pathophysiologic concepts that include patient signs and symptoms, physical examination results, and related diagnostic tests. In addition, this course presents a correlation between cardiac diseases and other general patient illnesses; diagnostic procedures to assess the status of cardiac disease that focus on signs, symptoms, disease processes; and diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options. In addition, students are prepared to communicate effectively with members of the health care team utilizing appropriate medical terminology and cardiology medical terminology. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Technology AS programs. Prerequisite: CVT 101, 102, 103; and BIOL 122 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    BIOL 122 & CVT 101 & CVT 102 & CVT 103
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  • CVT 210: Introduction to Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to cardiac catheterization procedures. This course specifically includes indications and contraindications for cardiac catheterization, left and right heart procedures, arterial and venous access, coronary angiography, application of pathophysiology, and procedural care. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Invasive Technology AS program. Prerequisite: CVT 200 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 211, 212, and 213. Prerequisite:    CVT 200 & CVT 211 & CVT 212 & CVT 213 Corequisite:    CVT 211, CVT 212, CVT 213
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