Student Learning Outcomes

Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology studies the anatomy, physiology, and structural relationships of the human heart and vascular system. Students learn cardiac terminology that serves as a foundation for all CVT courses. The lab component focuses on heart and torso models, angiographic views, Wiggers diagram and heart dissection.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Define selected terms related to the cardiovascular system.
  • List the components and function of the blood.
  • Describe the structures and function of the cardiovascular system including the heart, major vessels, and coronary vasculature.
  • Identify the hemodynamic waveforms and pressure values of each of the cardiac chambers and major vessels.
  • Describe the structure and function of the conduction system.
  • Distinguish angiographic views and coronary anatomy within those views.
  • Summarize the cardiac physiology of one cardiac cycle using the Wiggers diagram.

Prerequisites

Please see eServices for section availability and current pre-req/test score requirements for this course.