CVT 102 MEDICAL PHYSICS (2-2-3)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Continuation of Fundamentals of Medical Physics with stress placed on the physics of medicine.  The student is introduced to the theory of physics found in cardiovascular science.  Performance of laboratory procedures is used to reinforce understanding of biomedical applications of physics and proper techniques in safety.

CVT 103 ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY I (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: ENG 191, MAT 191, PSY 191, BIO 191
Provides an introduction to the field of cardiovascular technology and the three primary components of the cardiovascular field.  Topics include: cardiac anatomy and physiology; electrophysiology; electrocardiograms; and cardiac arrhythmias.

CVT 104 ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY II (2-2-3)
Prerequisite: CVT 103
Introduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of cardiac exercise tolerance testing and Holter monitoring.  Topics include: exercise physiology; stress testing; Holter monitoring; cardiac pacemakers; and cardiac rehabilitation programs.

CVT 107 CARDIOVASCULAR I (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: ENG 191, MAT 191, PSY 191, BIO 191
Provides an overview of cardiovascular technology and the role of the cardiovascular technologist.  The importance of professionalism, ethical behavior, and communication is stressed.  Topics include: medical terminology; basic life support skills; ethics; legal aspects; communication; and professionalism.

CVT 108 CARDIOVASCULAR II (2-2-3)
Prerequisite: CVT 107
Provides an overview of various forms of invasive monitoring.  Various forms of invasive access are studied including left and right heart catheterization, arterial line setups, and the appropriate care of clients.  Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamics and interpretation.  Topics include: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); hemodynamics; aseptic technique; and infection control.

CVT 109 CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: CVT 103, CVT 107
Provides an overview of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology.  Topics include: biochemistry of the cardiac muscle; conduction system; electrocardiogram; pathophysiology of acquired diseases; embryological development; and the pathophysiology of congenital diseases.

CVT 110 NONINVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR FUNDAMENTALS (3-2-4)
Prerequisites: CVT 104, CVT 108
Introduces the basic principles and applications of physical assessment and echocardiographic procedures.  Topics include: physical principles; heart sounds; echocardiography; and tomographic anatomy.

CVT 111 INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR FUNDAMENTALS (3-2-4)
Prerequisites: CVT 104, CVT 108
Provides an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and therapy.  Includes an introduction of the cardiac catheterization lab.  Topics include: X-ray therapy; safety; positioning; coronary arteriography; pharmacology; and invasive cardiac measurements and calculations.

CVT 120 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION I (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: CVT 111
Orients the student to the cardiac catheterization procedures and skills necessary to assist with the left heart catheterization and angiogram.  Topics include: orientation of catheterization procedures; equipment; catheterization equipment and the Seldinger technique.

CVT 121 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION II (7-4-9)
Prerequisite: CVT 120
Offers an intensive study of the role of the cardiovascular technologist in the various invasive cardiac catheterization procedures such as right and left heart procedures, temporary pacemakers.  Swan-Ganz catheters, and coronary angioplasty.  Basic competencies are developed in hemodynamic calculations such as quantitative left ventricular volumes, valve area, and pressure waveforms in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.  Additional topics include: emergency life support; cardiac pharmacology; and cardiac pathology and advance cardiac life support.

CVT 122 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION III (7-4-9)
Prerequisite: CVT 121
Offers an intensive study of the role of the cardiac catheterization technologist in advanced cardiovascular procedures related to the catheterization lab and to open heart surgery.  Topics include: electrophysiology; pacemaker and implantable defibrillators; pediatric heart catheterization; blood gases; cardiac output; shunt determination; heart lung machine; cardiac assist devices; and the intra-aortic balloon pump.

CVT 123 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION CLINICAL IV (1-34-12)
Prerequisite: CVT 122
Develops clinical skills by active participation in a cardiac catheterization laboratory.  Topics include: cardiac catheterization lab; special radiologic procedures; pacemakers; coronary angioplasty; computer operations and calculation; and surgical specialty procedures.

CVT 124 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION CLINICAL I (1-12-5)
Prerequisite: CVT 111
Develops basic catheterization skills by observation and participation in cardiovascular procedures.  Topics include: role of the invasive cardiovascular technologist; cardiovascular procedures; professional conduct; and ethics.

CVT 125 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION CLINICAL II (0-9-3)
Prerequisite: CVT 124
Provides hands-on experiences in performing invasive cardiovascular procedures.  Emphasis will be placed on development of clinical skills.  Topics include: policies and procedures; cardiac catheterization equipment; participating in sterile surgical procedures; and patient preparation.

CVT 126 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION CLINICAL III (0-9-3)
Prerequisite: CVT 125
Emphasizes the latest modalities and specialties of invasive catheterization.  Topics include: study skills and clinical rotation in electrophysiology; pacemaker; pediatric heart catheterization; shunt and balloon angioplasty procedures.

CVT 131 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY I (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: CVT 110
Develops basic imaging skills by imaging normal hearts in the echocardiography lab.  Topics include: role of the noninvasive cardiovascular technologist; echocardiographic examination; basic quantification calculations; professional conduct; and ethics.

CVT 132 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICAL I (1-12-5)
Prerequisite: CVT 110
Introduces the clinical environment by assisting the technologist in the echocardiography lab in patient preparation and imaging and in acquiring electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, stress testing, and pacemaker checks.  Topics include: clinical environment; recording medical information; patient preparation for noninvasive cardiovascular treatment; and medical ethics.

CVT 133 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICAL II (0-9-3)
Prerequisite: CVT 132
Provides hands-on experience in performing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures.  Emphasis will be placed on instrumentation and development of clinical techniques.  Topics include: policies and procedures; echocardiographic instrumentation; recording patient information; patient preparation; and performing echocardiographic examinations.

CVT 134 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICAL III (0-9-3)
Prerequisite: CVT 133
Provides hands-on experience in the clinical setting with an emphasis placed on the development of clinical techniques employed to obtain meaningful data.  Topics include: echocardiographic instrumentation; logging and reporting information; preparation for echocardiographic examinations; medical ethics; and performing echocardiographic procedures.

CVT 135 ECHCARDIOGRAPHY II (7-4-9)
Prerequisite: CVT 131
Utilizes the fundamentals to evaluate acquired disease states.  Incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography.  Topics include: cardiac chamber studies; hemodynamic correlates; valvular heart disease; coronary heart disease; cardiomyopathies; pericardial diseases; cardiac masses; and diseases of the aorta.

CVT 136 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY III (7-4-9)
Prerequisite: CVT 135
Emphasizes the latest modalities and specialties of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic study.  Topics include: Doppler color flow imaging; congenital abnormalities; research methods; statistics; and quality improvement.

CVT 137 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICAL IV (1-33-12)
Prerequisite: CVT 134
Provides clinical internship in noninvasive cardiovascular technology.  Topics include: independent performance of clinical skills; current literature; professionalism and ethical behavior.