CVT 1000 — Introductionto Cardiovascular Technology and Patient Care
This course should introduce the student to the field of sonog- raphy and cardiovascular. The role of a cardiovascular tech- nologist in the health care environment. Topics also cover professionalism and health care provider. Medical and ethical issues that may affect a cardiovascular technologist will be dis- cussed. Emphasis is placed on the foundations and origins of cardiovascular technology, orientation to sonography, learning methods, basic patient care techniques, sonographic techniques and communication skills. gram.