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NOTE: HPRS 1204, 1291, 1202, 2300, 2231, 2201 are all health occupations core curriculum courses. These courses are listed and described in a separate section of the college catalog: Health Occupations Core Curriculum.
CVTT 1110 Cardiac Catheterization I (1)
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Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all CVTT and support courses.
Basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, cardiac pharmacology, and emergency procedures as they relate to the cath lab experience. (1 Lec.)
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CVTT 1153 Catheterization Lab Fundamentals II (1)
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Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all CVTT and support courses.
A continuation of Catheterization Lab Fundamentals I with emphasis on X-ray technology and interventional procedures in the cardiac cath lab. Focus on the beginning cath lab clinical experience. (1 Lec.)
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CVTT 1304 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology (3)
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Prerequisite: Admission to the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program with Health Occupations Core Curriculum or prior degree in Health Sciences.
A study of the anatomy, physiology, and structural relationships of the human heart and vascular system. Focus on cardiac anatomy, electrocardiology, cardiac hemodynamics, and the innervation of the heart. (3 Lec.)
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CVTT 1313 Catheterization Lab Fundamentals I (3)
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Prerequisite: Admission to the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program with Health Occupations Core Curriculum or prior degree in Health Sciences.
Introduction to the diagnostic procedures used in the cath lab. Prior didactic instruction in cardiac physiology and medical instrumentation applied to cath lab procedures including patient preparation and monitoring, angiographic equipment set-up, and the coronary angiography procedure itself. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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CVTT 1340 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (3)
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Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all CVTT and support courses.
Continuation of CVTT 1304. Methods of hemodynamic data collection and implications in relation to cardiac diseases. (3 Lec.)
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CVTT 1350 Cardiac Catheterization II (3)
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Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all CVTT and support courses.
A continuation of Cardiac Catheterization I. An intensive study of advanced cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and electrophysiology studies. (3 Lec.)
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CVTT 1360 Clinical - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist (3)
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Prerequisite: Admission to the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program with Health Occupations Core Curriculum or prior degree in Health Sciences.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (15 Ext.)
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CVTT 1471 Peripheral Vascular Studies, Radiologic Principles, and RCIS Board Review (4)
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all previous CVTT and support courses.
Students study the anatomy of the peripheral vascular system and the diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Students review the principles of radiation safety, biological effects of ionizing radiation, darkroom and cine film principles, and digital imaging. The course also covers an intensive review of all invasive cardiovascular technology principles to assist the student in successful preparation for the RCIS credential examination. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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CVTT 2350 Cardiovascular Professional Transition (3)
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Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all CVTT and support courses.
Exploration of professional opportunities outside the cardiovascular lab. Includes non-invasive cardiology, cardiac surgical procedures, and hospital administration, and professional transition. (3 Lec.)
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CVTT 2560 Clinical - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist (5)
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Prerequisite: Admission to the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program. A grade of "C" or better in CVTT 1360.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (25 Ext.)
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CVTT 2563 Clinical - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist (5)
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Prerequisite: Admission to the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program. A grade of "C" or better in CVTT 2560.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (25 Ext.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
