RET 4445 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
Advanced invasive and non-invasive Cardiac and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures to include but not be limited to: cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, echocardiography, stress testing, pulmonary studies and sleep disorders, explored in depth to enhance the knowledge of Respiratory Care professionals. Cardiovascular professionals will have the option to extend their expertise through advanced study of cardiac catheterization lab procedures, intravascular interventions, and related chemical and mechanical devices for Cardiopulmonary intervention.