CVT 1260 C - Invasive Cardiology I: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus

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1 CVT 1260 C - Invasive Cardiology I: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus Session II Year I Course: CVT 1260 C Invasive Cardiology I 4 Credits / 3 Class / 3 Lab / 6 Contact Prerequisites: CVT 1000 C Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology Corequisites: CVT 1840 L Cardiovascular Clinical Practicum I Catalog Course Description: This course includes adult, fetal, and newborn cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology in detail as it applies to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Application also includes blood gas analysis, cardiac electrophysiology including ECG dysrhythmias, and other hemodynamic calculations required in cardiopulmonary physiology. Instructor: Texts: Name: Office: Office Hours: Phone: Pager: Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations for Clinical Practice by: Beachey Hemodynamic Monitoring: Invasive and Noninvasive Clinical Application by: Darovic Handbook of Hemodynamic Monitoring by: Darovic VCC Core Competencies: The Valencia Student Core Competencies (Think, Value, Act, and Communicate) are an established component of the College s curriculum development and review process. A detailed overview can be found in the current Valencia Catalog or on the Valencia Website: // Developing these core competencies will be enhanced through critical thinking exercises, classroom discussions, and reasoned choices made by acquiring, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating knowledge. You will also need to read, listen, write, and speak effectively. The college s goal is to provide the best education possible in exchange for the tuition it receives. Students should never expect a grade in exchange for tuition. Grades will be allocated on the basis of learned performance of core competencies. Think: Analyzes data, ideas, patterns; draws well-supported conclusions; revises conclusions consistent with new observations, interpretations, or reasons. 1. Analyzes hemodynamic data and understand clinical significance. Page 1 of 5

2 2. Analyzes arterial blood gases and understand clinical significance. Value: Distinguishes among personal, ethical, aesthetic, cultural, and scientific values. 1. Distinguishes the difference between personal values and accepted scientific standards. Communicate: Employs methods of communication (both oral and written) appropriate to audience and purpose. 1. Demonstrates proper medical record charting. 2. Demonstrates effective oral communication of patient information using appropriate medical terminology. Act: Applies disciplinary knowledge, skills; implements effective problem-solving, decision making, and goal setting strategies; acts effectively and appropriately in various personal and professional settings. 1. Calculates oxygenation and ventilation parameters using arterial blood gases. 2. Calculates hemodynamic parameters using waveforms. Course Objectives / Outcomes: To introduce the student to normal cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology in order to prepare for analysis and interpretation of patient assessment data. (1) History of Radiobiology (a) Identify leaders/researchers in the field (b) Define terms related to radiation measurement (c) Identify regulations (2) Cellular anatomy and physiology (a) Review parts of cell (b) Review mitosis (c) Review meiosis (3) Cellular Effects of Radiation (a) Examine physical and biological factors (b) Inspect direct and indirect effects (c) Evaluate radiolysis of water (d) Explain irradiation of macromolecules (e) Analyze dose-response relationships (f) Discuss target theory (g) Explain cell survival curves (4) Effects of Initial Radiation Exposure (a) Discuss hematologic, gastrointestinal, and CNS syndromes (b) Describe local tissue damage (c) Explain hematologic and cytogenic effects (5) Effects of Long-term Radiation Exposure (i) Discuss epidemiology (ii) Explain risk estimation (iii) Examine radiation-induced malignancies (iv) Identify life span shortening (v) Discuss genetic damage (vi) Explain irradiation of fetus (vii) Analyze stochastic and non-stochastic effects (b) Radiation Protection of Personnel (i) Discuss rationale for protection (ii) Explain dosimeters, dosimetry reports, duties of safety officer (iii) Define and calculate dose-limiting recommendations (iv) Explain structural shielding (v) Describe how to decrease exposure (vi) Discuss how to use distance to decrease exposure (vii) Illustrate inverse square law (viii) Identify garments worn to reduce exposure Page 2 of 5

3 (ix) List methods to help patient immobilization during x-ray exposure (6) Protection of Patients (a) Discuss importance of immobilization (b) Describe beam-limiting apparatus (c) Explain purpose of beam filtration (d) Discuss necessity for correct exposure factors (e) Explain rationale for decreasing repeat radiographs (f) Discuss how to reduce patient exposure during fluoroscopic procedures (7) Hemodynamic measurements and cardiac performance (a) Factors determining cardiac performance (b) Frank Starling s cardiac function curve (c) The cardiac cycle (d) Action potential of a cardiac muscle and pacemaker cell (e) Hemodynamic measurements directly obtained by means of a PA catheter (f) Correlate atrial, ventricular, and arterial hemodynamic waveforms with cardiac cycle (g) Correlate atrial, ventricular, and arterial hemodynamic waveforms with ECG tracing (h) Hemodynamic values computed from direct measurements (i) Clinical significance of measurements (8) Auscultation of heart and lungs. (a) Normal breath sounds (b) Abnormal breath sounds (i) Rales, wheezes, rubs (c) Normal heart sounds (i) S1, S2, systolic, diastolic (d) Abnormal heart sounds (i) S3, S4 (9) Cardiac electrophysiology (a) Transmission of impulses through the heart (b) ECG leads (c) Identifying common cardiac arrhythmias (d) Abnormal sinus rhythms (e) Premature atrial contractions (f) Supraventricular arrhythmias (g) Ventricular arrhythmias (10) Cardiopulmonary physiology of the fetus and newborn (a) Birth first breath and circulatory changes at birth (b) Normal clinical parameters in the newborn Course Format: Course objectives will be met by using both lecture and lab demonstrations. Students are expected to come to class prepared, ready, and willing to participate in both task assignments as well as critical thinking sessions. Students will complete these objectives by both individual and team assignments. Quiz or test format may be multiple choice, true-false, short answer, essay, and/or oral presentation. Student Responsibility: If you have any questions, concerns, or are having difficulty completing any of the course requirements, contact or make an appointment with the instructor ASAP. Given enough time, solutions to most problems can be found! Valid communication must be either oral or written and must come directly from the student. No student information will be given out to unauthorized persons. It will be assumed/expected by the instructor that all assigned reference material has been read by the student prior to the scheduled class time. Class time will focus primarily on integration and application to course material. Page 3 of 5

4 This course utilizes many varying formulas therefore, the student will be expected to provide the instructor with any formulas used at the time of testing in order to receive credit. The student s written work is expected to be neat and legible to receive credit. It is recommended that the student bring a metric ruler and calculator to each class. Note: Only non-programmable calculators will be permitted. Attendance Policy: Two absences are considered excessive by VCC policy. A student with two absences may be dropped from the course. The student is expected to arrive on time. Two tardy arrivals or early departures will be equal to one absence. Tardy is defined as 10 minutes. The student is expected to notify the instructor in advance, of any anticipated tardy arrivals, early departures, or absences. The instructor reserves the right to request verification of need for absence, such as a doctor s excuse or jury duty notice. It is the responsibility of the student, not the instructor, to initiate and serve any and all make up work. Attendance and participation in class are essential to your success in this course. If you don't attend class or do the readings you will have difficulty mastering this material. You are expected to participate in class discussions covering homework or chapter assignments. In order to contribute, you must put your best effort toward preparing for the class material. This does not necessarily mean that you understand all concepts perfectly, but it does mean that you can offer and discuss relevant data and issues. I will often call upon students at random to discuss their views and to respond to explanations proposed by others. Academic Honesty: Students are expected to be in complete compliance with the VCC policy on academic honesty. This policy is written in the Valencia Community College Catalog and Student Handbook. Students with Disabilities: If you have a documented disability, which requires accommodations in this course, please see the instructor ASAP. We are happy to make appropriate accommodations, provided timely notice is received. Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities (West Campus SSB ). Atlas: This course is Web-Enhanced. You will need to check your Atlas and Blackboard account daily. The instructors will post , helpful hints, and updated information to keep you current. Cell Phones: Refrain from bringing cell phones to class, lab, or affiliate locations. All cell phones MUST be on silent / vibrate mode. You will need to wait until you are given a break by your instructor to answer any pages / calls. The first time your beeper or cell phone rings you will be given a written warning, the second time you will be asked to leave and it will be counted as an unexcused absence. Non-programmable Calculator: The student will need to purchase a non-programmable calculator. The student is expected to bring the calculator to all class sessions. In the event that the student forgets to bring a calculator to class, the student may use a blank sheet of paper to perform calculations. All scratch paper used for calculations will be turned into the instructor with the assignment. Page 4 of 5

5 Metric Ruler: The student will need to purchase a clear metric ruler. The student is expected to bring the ruler to all class sessions. In the event that the student forgets to bring a ruler to class, the student is still required to complete all class assignments. Course Disclaimer: These course requirements may be changed with notification, as deemed necessary by the instructor due to unforeseen circumstances. Grade Breakdown: Class Attendance / Participation 5% On-line Quizzes / Lab exercises 20% Tests 50% Comprehensive Final Exam 25% Note: No make-up will be offered for lab exercises. Any missed assignments / tests / quizzes must be made up within one week of absent date. Any exam not made up within one week will result in a grade of "o" for the exam. No make up exams will be provided without prior permission of the instructor. Missed pop quizzes have no make-up option, therefore any missed pop quiz will receive a 0 grade. All make-up exams or make-up scheduled quizzes will receive an automatic 7 % grade deduction. Grading Scale: A = B = *C = D = F = < 70 * Note: A minimum grade of C is required to continue with the program. Page 5 of 5

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Office: CLSB 5S 066 (via South Tower elevators) Syllabus BI417/517 Mammalian Physiology Course Number: Bi 417 ~ Section 001 / CRN 60431 BI 517 ~ Section 001 / CRN 60455 Course Title: Mammalian Physiology Credits: 4 Term/Year: Spring 2016 Meeting Times: