Emergency care for one and two-rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR with bag mask ventilation and AED. First aid for the sick and injured including care of life-threatening, medical, environmental, and traumatic emergencies. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) granted upon successful completion of requirements.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with AED certification course. Instruction and practice in the identification and the care of cardiac arrest and choking in adults, children, and infants. AHA BLS Provider cards issued for those who meet competency standards.
Designed to meet the requirements of the State and National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic level provider. Students acquire the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills required to provide emergency care and transportation of the ill and injured. Includes required clinical experience on ambulance.
A supervised professional work experience with the most advanced training level in performance of cardiac ultrasound procedures and other invasive cardiac procedures. Emphasis on performing echocardiograms on inpatients in critical care units and completing preliminary reports in patient archiving systems. CVT 410B is the adjunct course to CVT 410A, Echocardiography Professional Practice. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
This is an in-depth review of Health Information Management principles to prepare Health Information Technology (HIT) graduates for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) National Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination. The focus is on reviewing materials, test-taking and study strategy. Students use a variety of resources to prepare for the national exam. It is recommended that students take this course within six months of sitting for the RHIT exam.
Introduction to the history, design, and facilitation of simulation in healthcare education and training. Adult learning theory, varieties of healthcare simulation, objectives, and practical application and practice across a range of simulation types.
A supervised professional work experience at the entry level in performance of ultrasound procedures and other noninvasive cardiac procedures. Emphasis on observation of echocardiograms on inpatients in critical care units, developing patient care skills, learning departmental guidelines for processing echocardiograms, and performing basic echocardiograms. Placement is determined by Program Officials. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
Basic principles of pharmacology including drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses in emergency medical services (EMS) and methods of medication administration.
Second semester of intermediate training level under supervised professional in a medical center with performance of ultrasound procedures and other noninvasive cardiac procedures. Emphasis on performing echocardiograms on inpatients in critical care units and completing reports in patient archiving systems. Placement is determined by program officials. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
This is the adjunct course to CVT 310B, Professional Work Experience. Oversight of the student?s continuing skills development in the CVT ECHO College Skills Lab as it relates to performance during professional work experience in non-invasive cardiology departments,