CVT 103 Basic Life Support and Technical Skills for Cardiac Professionals

Certification in the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers. Includes basic technical skills and equipment familiarization necessary for cardiovascular labs. Prepares students to enter clinical environments safely and competently.

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Admission into the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program.

Offered

fall

Outcomes

1. Perform CPR and AED protocols according to American Heart Association standards.
2. Identify and operate basic cardiac lab equipment and describe their purposes.
3. Explain basic cardiac lab equipment preparation and maintenance protocols.
4. Complete requirements for Basic Life Support certification.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

In-person

Campus:

Downtown

Lecture

5

Lab

10