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• CVT 222: Cardiac Sonography Physics and Instrumentation

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to the basic principles of Doppler physics including the Doppler Effect, Doppler equations, and related diagnostic tests. This course provides an overview of continuous and pulsed wave Doppler including aliasing, Nyquist limit, velocity calculations, and angle correction techniques. Color flow Doppler and tissue imaging, and Power Doppler concepts are also covered. In addition, Cardiac Hemodynamics is presented including the relationship to cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiovascular function parameters, as well as quantitative evaluation methods used to evaluate cardiac pathologies. The lab component emphasizes following the steps of the basic scanning protocols. Basic two-dimensional and M-Mode measurement techniques are also discussed and demonstrated. Students are evaluated by competency testing throughout the semester. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography Technology AS Program. Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 221. Prerequisite:    ( MATH 111 ) & CVT 221 & CVT 223 Corequisite:    CVT 221, CVT 223
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• CVT 223: Cardiac Pathophysiology and Echocardiography Concepts II

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  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. Prerequisite:    CVT 221 & CVT 219 & CVT 220 Corequisite:    CVT 219, CVT 220
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• CVT 224: Cardiac Sonography Clinical I

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to the cardiac sonography laboratory and the health care environment. This course is the first clinical rotation of the program and requires students to complete a total of 360 hours, or three eight-hour days per week during a semester at an approved clinical site that is assigned by the director of clinical education. Students are expected to perform the following clinical skills: prepare patients for the cardiac ultrasound examination; enter patient data and perform normal and abnormal studies under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor; perform echocardiographic measurements (2D, M-Mode and Doppler), as well as calculate all related hemodynamic data: compose technical impressions on all studies performed utilizing the appropriate programmatic reporting system and software; and independently perform studies with limited supervision, once the clinical instructor and director of clinical education has agreed that the student is competent to handle this level of responsibility. Throughout the clinical rotation, emphasis is placed on developing the student's interpersonal skills with patients and staff. Finally, students are expected to submit daily journals and case study journals that log all the appropriate clinical data and documentation of studies performed. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 219, 220, 222, and 223 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 226. Prerequisite:    CVT 219 & CVT 220 & CVT 222 & CVT 223 & CVT 226 Corequisite:    CVT 226
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• CVT 224: Cardiac Sonography Clinical I

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to the cardiac sonography laboratory and the health care environment. This course is the first clinical rotation of the program and requires students to complete a total of 360 hours, or three eight-hour days per week during a semester at an approved clinical site that is assigned by the director of clinical education. Students are expected to perform the following clinical skills: prepare patients for the cardiac ultrasound examination; enter patient data and perform normal and abnormal studies under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor; perform echocardiographic measurements (2D, M-Mode and Doppler), as well as calculate all related hemodynamic data: compose technical impressions on all studies performed utilizing the appropriate programmatic reporting system and software; and independently perform studies with limited supervision, once the clinical instructor and director of clinical education has agreed that the student is competent to handle this level of responsibility. Throughout the clinical rotation, emphasis is placed on developing the student's interpersonal skills with patients and staff. Finally, students are expected to submit daily journals and case study journals that log all the appropriate clinical data and documentation of studies performed. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 219, 220, 222, and 223 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 226. Prerequisite:    CVT 219 & CVT 220 & CVT 222 & CVT 223 & CVT 226 Corequisite:    CVT 226
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• CVT 226: Cardiac Hemodynamics

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Presents extensive cardiac hemodynamics for all valvular disease states including the relationship to cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiovascular function parameters. Quantitative evaluation methods utilized in the adult cardiac sonography laboratory in order to evaluate all cardiac pathologies are first presented and then performed by the student. The laboratory component is designed to teach scanning techniques necessary to quantitate cardiac hemodynamic abnormalities in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on master performance of basic and advanced Doppler techniques and valvular pathologies. The student is expected to perform each measurement during weekly laboratory assignments throughout the semester. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 219, 220, and 223 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 224. Prerequisite:    CVT 219 & CVT 220 & CVT 223 & CVT 224 Corequisite:    CVT 224
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• CVT 226: Cardiac Hemodynamics

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Presents extensive cardiac hemodynamics for all valvular disease states including the relationship to cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiovascular function parameters. Quantitative evaluation methods utilized in the adult cardiac sonography laboratory in order to evaluate all cardiac pathologies are first presented and then performed by the student. The laboratory component is designed to teach scanning techniques necessary to quantitate cardiac hemodynamic abnormalities in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on master performance of basic and advanced Doppler techniques and valvular pathologies. The student is expected to perform each measurement during weekly laboratory assignments throughout the semester. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 219, 220, and 223 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 224. Prerequisite:    CVT 219 & CVT 220 & CVT 223 & CVT 224 Corequisite:    CVT 224
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• CVT 228: Cardiac Sonography Clinical II

  5.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues the skills covered in CVT 224 to ensure that the student has gained high level of competency with both normal and abnormal cardiovascular echocardiographic findings. This course is the final clinical rotation of the program and requires students to complete a total of 480 hours, or four eight-hour days, per week during a semester at an approved clinical site that is assigned by the director of clinical education. The student is expected to independently complete normal and abnormal echocardiograms utilizing the technical expertise gained during CVT 224. In addition, the student is expected to perform the following: echocardiographic measurements (2D, M-Mode and Doppler); calculate all related hemodynamic data; and compose technical impressions on all studies performed utilizing programmatic reporting system and software. Finally, the student presents echocardiographic images to the clinical instructor and supervising physician for critique and interpretation. Students are to submit daily journals and case study journals that log all the appropriate clinical data and documentation of studies performed. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 224 and 226 with a grade of C or higher; Corequisite: CVT 230. Prerequisite:    CVT 224 & CVT 226 & CVT 230 Corequisite:    CVT 230
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• CVT 228: Cardiac Sonography Clinical II

  5.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues the skills covered in CVT 224 to ensure that the student has gained high level of competency with both normal and abnormal cardiovascular echocardiographic findings. This course is the final clinical rotation of the program and requires students to complete a total of 480 hours, or four eight-hour days, per week during a semester at an approved clinical site that is assigned by the director of clinical education. The student is expected to independently complete normal and abnormal echocardiograms utilizing the technical expertise gained during CVT 224. In addition, the student is expected to perform the following: echocardiographic measurements (2D, M-Mode and Doppler); calculate all related hemodynamic data; and compose technical impressions on all studies performed utilizing programmatic reporting system and software. Finally, the student presents echocardiographic images to the clinical instructor and supervising physician for critique and interpretation. Students are to submit daily journals and case study journals that log all the appropriate clinical data and documentation of studies performed. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 224 and 226 with a grade of C or higher; Corequisite: CVT 230. Prerequisite:    CVT 224 & CVT 226 & CVT 230 Corequisite:    CVT 230
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• CVT 230: Intro to Pediatric Echo

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides an introduction to the normal anatomy and physiology of the fetal and pediatric heart. This course presents various conditions of the fetal and postnatal heart for which examination and discussion can occur. These conditions are: Cardiac Embryology (including a comparison between fetal and postnatal circulation), Congenital (present at birth) vs. Acquired (developing sometime during childhood), and Obstructive, Acyanotic, and Cyanotic heart defects. In addition, genetic abnormalities associated common cardiac syndromes are also presented. Students view cardiac images of these conditions in order to determine the possible diagnosis of the patient. Participation in laboratory scanning is incorporated into the course to give students the opportunity to learn echocardiographic views included in all pediatric echocardiographic imaging protocols. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. Prerequisite: CVT 224 and 226 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 228. Prerequisite:    CVT 224 & CVT 226 & CVT 228 Corequisite:    CVT 228
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• CVT 230: Introduction to Pediatric Echo

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides an introduction to the normal anatomy and physiology of the fetal and pediatric heart. This course presents various conditions of the fetal and postnatal heart for which examination and discussion can occur. These conditions are: Cardiac Embryology (including a comparison between fetal and postnatal circulation), Congenital (present at birth) vs. Acquired (developing sometime during childhood), and Obstructive, Acyanotic, and Cyanotic heart defects. In addition, genetic abnormalities associated common cardiac syndromes are also presented. Students view cardiac images of these conditions in order to determine the possible diagnosis of the patient. Participation in laboratory scanning is incorporated into the course to give students the opportunity to learn echocardiographic views included in all pediatric echocardiographic imaging protocols. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. Prerequisite: CVT 224 and 226 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 228. Prerequisite:    CVT 224 & CVT 226 & CVT 228 Corequisite:    CVT 228
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