CVT 121 Interventional Cardiology Procedures

Explores interventional techniques, including stenting, balloon angioplasty, thrombus extraction, and other cardiac catheterization lab procedures. Students learn patient-centered care during interventional procedure steps, equipment setup, and patient monitoring during interventions.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

CVT105, CVT111

Offered

Spring

Outcomes

  1. Describe indications, contraindications, and steps for common interventional cardiology procedures.
  2. Assist with procedural equipment setup and patient preparation.
  3. Explain fundamentals of monitoring patient status during interventional procedures, including recognizing signs of complications.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of patient positioning and monitoring during interventional cardiology procedures.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

In-person

Campus:

Downtown

Lecture

40