Student Learning Outcomes

Cardiovascular Instrumentation is a study of concepts that serve as the foundation for the cardiovascular technology field. This course covers in detail biological effects of radiation, radiation safety, x-ray tubes and image intensifiers. Students explore benefits, risks, and indications of physiologic monitoring. Learners will be able to identify parts and address the function of the physiologic monitoring transducer.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Define selected terms related to the cardiac field.
  • Categorize phases of systolic and diastolic ventricular function.
  • Describe the function of the fluid-filled physiologic monitoring transducer system.
  • Identify the parts and functions of the Wheatstone bridge.
  • Differentiate between physics principles of positive/negative hydrostatic pressure head.
  • Describe the functions of an x-ray tube and image intensifier.
  • Identify the structures of an x-ray tube and image intensifier.
  • Describe the origin of scatter radiation and methods used to control scatter radiation.
  • List the biological effects of radiation exposure and techniques for reducing radiation exposure.
  • Comprehend the benefits of monitoring arterial pressure, central venous pressure (CVP), and pulmonary artery pressure.

Prerequisites

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