CVT 1200 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology - AS

3 credits
Prerequisites: RET 1024 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisites: RET 1613C , CVT 1800L
This course is designed to provide the cardiovascular technology student with a foundation of the pharmacology needed to function in clinical experiences. This includes classifications of medications, modes of action, indications, contraindications, and their effect on the cardiovascular system and cardiac patients. The course also prepares the student to recognize basic cardiac arrhythmias, understand basic radiographic theory, safety protection and cardiac catheterization laboratory equipment.