CVTE 4024 Cardiovascular Technology

This course is designed to be an introduction and overview of other facets of cardio vascular testing. The course will be taught with guest lecturers who will cover topics such as Nuclear Perfusion exams, Nuclear Pet Exams, Cardiac Catheterization, and cardiac MRI. The purpose of the course is to gain insight into the BIG picture in cardiovascular testing and how we all fit together as one team to help in the diagnosis of heart disease. The class will include observation of these different testing modalities.

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:
	Explain the difference between Angioplasty and the other various interventional procedures	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	Discuss TIMI scores, ICE, and how echocardiography is used in the cath lab	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	List the possible complications of a cardiac catheterization	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	Discuss Cardiac MRI and how it is done	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	Differentiate between an MRA and MRI	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	Explain the difference between CT, CTA,	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	Explain a calcium score	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	Differential between SPECT and Pet Imaging	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log
	List the different isotopes used in nuclear medicine	Observation and interaction with preceptors in those departments	Projects and observation log