Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

Introduction to the field of Cardiovascular Technology and the role of the CV Technologist. Stresses the importance of professionalism, ethical behavior, and communications. Introductory study of medical terminology as related to cardiac care. Various discussion groups and tours will be provided. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

American Heart Association version of health care provider course for CPR/AED. Required for student to enter a patient care clinical environment. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

A study of the nations number one killer in its acute phase. Pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. The stable versus the unstable patient. Vulnerable plaque types. STEMI versus NSTEMI patient presentations. The national door to balloon initiative. 12 lead EKG recognition of the signs of ischemia/infarct patterns. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Introduction to cardiovascular pharmacology. A review of control of heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac output and the common drug groups employed to manipulate these parameters. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

A review of the examinations used today to screen for coronary artery disease. Case studies will be presented from the patient initial presentation through diagnostic workup. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Introduction to various forms of invasive monitoring. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Normal and pathologic examples are introduced. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Introduction to various forms of invasive monitoring. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Normal and pathologic examples are introduced. Supports concepts taught in ICT 125. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Continuation of ICT 117 Intro to CV Pharm. Advanced Cardiac Life Support drugs are introduced. Pharmacy math is introduced. Pharmacy law is studied. Principles of IV therapy are introduced. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Supports ICT 127 concepts. Case studies of patients during cardiac emergencies will be evaluated for appropriate drug selection. Pharmacy math calculations will be taught. IV therapy techniques will be taught. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course develops the instructional and technical skills required by the American Heart Association to become a Basic Life Support Instructor and to become a member of the campus CPR club. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course is an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and intervention. Includes an introduction to the cardiac catheterization lab through the study of: Catheterization protocols and equipment. Angiographic anatomy of the cardiovascular system, and invasive cardiac measurements and calculations. Labs and tours will be provided. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This is the lab supporting ICT 134. Skills taught will be procedural tables and equipment used in cardiac catheterization. Simulations of vascular access techniques and cannulation of model vascular systems will be utilized. Computer analysis of recorded hemodynamic parameters will be introduced by use of a physiologic monitor. Injector system parameters will be taught. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course is an advanced study of normal cardiovascular physiology presented in a series of physician lectures and lab demonstrations with applications in invasive and noninvasive cardiology. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

A study of radiation production and safety measures for health care providers. This class will prepare the student to work in the fluoroscopic and cine imaging environment of the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Patient and staff exposure protection are emphasized. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Surgical asepsis for health care providers. This class will prepare the student to create a sterile field. Gown and glove themselves and others. Procedural awareness of working in a sterile field will be developed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This class supports ICT 140. The skills of surgical asepsis and infection control are taught. Working in a sterile field and gowning and gloving are taught. Develop a surgical conscience. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Develop patient care skills specific to patients with cardiovascular disease. Read a medical chart to identify risks for invasive procedures. Understand the expected response of the physician to various patient presentations. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This class prepares the student to enter the clinical environment of the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Patient care skills and procedural steps will be practiced. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Initial clinical experience of 160 clock hours. Focus on diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedural participation. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course develops the cognitive skills required for advanced cardiac life support required by the American Heart Association. Combined with another lab portion and mega code allows the student to hold an ACLS card. Prerequisite: Completion of previous quarter.

This course develops the technical skills required by the American Heart Association, when combined with the lecture course to hold an ACLS card. Prerequisite: Completion of previous quarter.

Students are introduced to the field of cardiovascular technology, basic cardiac anatomy; physiology and electrophysiology with emphasis on the performance and interpretation of the electrocardiogram. Laboratory experiences to support these concepts also are included. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course will focus on the percutaneous interventions performed in today's cardiac cath lab. Including, but not limited to: Stenting, balloon angioplasty, intravascular ultrasound, atherectomy, thrombectomy, ocular coherence tomography, and other techniques. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This class will explore the cardiovascular diagnostic and interventions in non-cardiac vascular beds. This field is known as "Special Procedures" or Interventional Radiology. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This class will introduce the sub-specialty of electrophysiology (EP), this is the first of 2 classes. In this class we will investigate the role of EP in cardiology. A study of diagnostic protocols and implantable devices like pacers and defibrillators will be introduced. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This skills lab supports the ICT 214, 215 and 216 didactic content. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course continues to develop the skills from Cath Lab Clinical I. Students move into more complex procedures, such as percutaneous coronary interventions. Including, but not limited to: Stents, balloon angioplasty, intracoronary ultrasound. Monitor, scrub and circulator roles should be practiced. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course describes the pathophysiology of pulmonary diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: Completion of previous quarter.

This class will focus on advanced practices such as left ventricular assist devices and support of cardiovascular surgery. Another aspect of this class will be to define the operational structure of the health care facility. For profit/not for profit hospitals will be studied. Private physician laboratory management models will be defined. Hospital chain of command will be defined. The emphasis will be for the student to understand and excel in multiple working environments. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

The role of the cath lab in caring for patients with cardiac congenital anomalies will be explored. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

Introduction to the medical research protocols and the FDA approval process for drugs and devices. A review of statistics as utilized in medical research. Evaluation of the meaning of scientific reports. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This class is a continuation of ICT 216 Introduction to EP. EP lab interventions for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias are discussed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This class supports the didactic content of ICT 224, 225, 226 and 227. Technical skills in the areas of cardiac assist devices, pediatric interventional devices, EP interventional devices. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course continues to develop the skills from Cath Lab Clinical II. Students move into more complex procedures and coronary interventions. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This class will prepare the student to sit for the national registry appropriate for work in the cardiac cath lab. This being the RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) registry offered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International). Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.

This course continues to develop the skills from Cath Lab Clinical III. Students move into more complex procedures and coronary interventions. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ICT program or permission of instructor.