CVT 121: Interventional Cardiology Procedures

Subject
Cardiovascular Technology
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 40
Quarter Offered
Spring
Instructional Mode
In-person
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.
Outcomes
  • Describe indications, contraindications, and steps for common interventional cardiology procedures.
  • Assist with procedural equipment setup and patient preparation.
  • Explain fundamentals of monitoring patient status during interventional procedures, including recognizing signs of complications.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of patient positioning and monitoring during interventional cardiology procedures.
Prerequisites
CVT105, CVT111
Crosslisted Courses
N/A CVT105, CVT111 Spring
Campus
Downtown
Area of Study
Career Education