MED-2075 - Cardiovascular Care and Procedures for Medical Assistants* (3)

Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing placement or complete one of the following:IRW-0900A or IRW-0900B ; MTH-0910 or higher; BIO-2170 ; BIO-2180 or higher; HEA-1100 ; MED-1500 ; MED-1550 ; ENG-1010 (Minimum grade of C)
Co-requisite: BIO-2010 ; BIO-2010L ; MED-2000 ; MED-2015 ; MED-2115

Students learn to assist with cardiovascular procedures and the care for clients having cardiovascular procedures in this course. Topics include EKG’s, echocardiograms, stress tests, preparing patients for cardiovascular procedures, and post treatment patient care. Students also learn to provide pre- and post-procedure care in patient education. Finally, students will perform patient assessment using cardiopulmonary testing and relate common pathophysiology to the associated laboratory tests and values.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Communicate effectively and ethically with patients, family members and other health care professionals and in compliance with all medical regulations and laws in a cardiovascular practice system.

CO2 - Apply the use of an electronic medical records system to effectively and accurately document all cardiovascular procedures.

CO3 - Assist in the preparation and use of cardiovascular equipment necessary for procedures

CO4 - Discuss appropriate patient care education for pre and post procedures.

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