Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE143   19976-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
HCE143 19976-99999 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Intermediate Cardiovascular Skills II
Focus on clinical skills in cardiovascular technology. Includes practical application of echocardiogram, Holter-monitor and scanner, and pacemaker. Prerequisites: HCE142.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE143   19976-99999 Intermediate Cardiovascular Skills II
1. Implement affective and physical patient/technician interactions. (I)
2. Explain testing procedures to a patient diagnosed with a cardiovascular disorder. (I)
3. Administer cardiovascular tests: pacemaker, Holter-monitor and scanner, and echocardiogram. (II)
4. Transport equipment and assist in care of patients in case of code arrests, EKG abnormalities, and other critical situations. (III)
5. Describe cardiac catheterizations. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE143   19976-99999 Intermediate Cardiovascular Skills II
    I. Patient/Technician Interaction
        A. Determination of patient needs
        B. Reaction to patient needs
        C. Physical interactions
          1. Moving patients
          2. Positioning patients
        D. Explanation of testing procedures
      II. Cardiovascular Test Theory and Administration
          A. Pacemaker
            1. Type and function
            2. EKG and magnet confirmation
            3. Battery check
            4. Data processing
          B. Echocardiogram
            1. Types of scanners and modes
            2. A and B mode scanning
            3. Interpretation of recorded scans
            4. Procedure observation
            5. Data processing
          C. Holter-monitor and scanner
            1. Procedure explanation to patient
            2. Electrode and battery pack placement
            3. Processing timed cassette tapes
            4. Tape scanning
            5. Data processing
        III. Other Technician Responsibilities
            A. Response to code arrests
            B. Identification of EKG abnormalities on monitors
            C. Other critical situation
          IV. Cardiac Catheterization
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