ICVT 125 Fundamentals of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology and Electrophysiology

This is an introductory course to the monitoring and interventional techniques used for cardiac patients. Content includes patient monitoring techniques, EKG performance, catheterization equipment and sterile patient preparation.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students with a final grade of “C” or better or BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II with a final grade of “C” or better, MATH 135 Elementary Statistics or MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry , PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences with a final grade of “C” or better and RESP 101 Basic Interpretation and Performance of The Electrocardiogram with a final grade of “C” or better.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
Lab: 8