CVTE 4020 Cardiac Pharmacology

This course will provide understanding of Cardiovascular Pharmacologic agents. Drug classification and usage will be discussed as well secondary effects. Drug interaction, contraindications, and methods of administration will be discussed. Intra venous therapy will be discussed at length. The student will be taught vena puncture, and the proper techniques for starting an intra venous line.

Credits

2

Student Learning Outcomes

Code: (only for CAATE Outcomes)	Learning Outcomes:	How students will practice each outcome in this course:	How student achievement of each outcome will be assessed in this course:
	Understand the different routes of drug administration	Classroom discussion Visual Aids and Lab	Project, tests and Clinical Competencies
	Discuss the various classification of Pharmaceutical agents	Classroom discussion Visual Aids and Lab	Project, tests and Clinical Competencies
	Name common drugs from each classification	Classroom discussion Visual Aids and Lab	Project, tests and Clinical Competencies
	Be familiar with: Nitrates, Beta Blockers, ACE Inhibitors, Calcium Channel Blockers, Anticoagulants, Anti Arrythmatics, Vaso Pressers, Contrast Agents, Saline.	Classroom discussion Visual Aids and Lab	Project, tests and Clinical Competencies
	Identify the proper material needed to start an intra-venous line	Classroom discussion Visual Aids and Lab	Project, tests and Clinical Competencies
	Successfully start an intravenous line	Classroom discussion Visual Aids and Lab	Project, tests and Clinical Competencies
	Identify bio hazardous materials and discuss the proper disposal.	Classroom discussion Visual Aids and Lab	Project, tests and Clinical Competencies