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Vascular Technology
VST 110 - Cerebrovascular D&A
VST 110 (Formerly VS 110) – Cerebrovascular Disease and Assessment Students will learn gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the cerebrovascular system. A review of common and uncommon pathology associated with cerebrovascular disease will be learned. Complete testing protocols will be reviewed and practiced in the classroom and lab, while preparing the student to assess patients. Various diagnostic evaluations and treatment options will be discussed. (3 credits). VCL 105 must be successfully completed before a student may enroll in VST 110, VST 125, VST 205, HTH 145 and VCL 110.
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VST 112 - Upper Ext Arterial D&A
VST 112 (Formerly VS 112) – Extremity Arterial Disease and Assessment Students in this course will learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the peripheral arterial system, as well as normal and abnormal function and pathology of the arteries. Complete testing protocols and diagnostic criteria will explained and demonstrated in the classroom and laboratory setting, while applying the physical principles related to the peripheral arterial system. Various diagnostic evaluations and treatment options will be discussed. (3 credits). Prerequisite: HTH 125, HTH 105, MAT 120, HTH 135 110 and HTH 100
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VST 113 - Ext Venous D&A
VST 113 (Formerly VS 113) – Extremity Venous Disease and Assessment Students in this course will learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the peripheral venous system, as well as normal and abnormal function and pathology of the veins. Complete testing protocols and diagnostic criteria will explained and demonstrated in the classroom and laboratory setting, while applying the physical principles related to the peripheral venous system. Various diagnostic evaluations and treatment options will be discussed. (3 credits). Prerequisite: HTH 125, HTH 105, MAT 120, HTH 135, and HTH 100
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VST 115 - Lower Extremity Arterial Dis & Ass
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VST 125 - Ab Vas D&A
VST 125 (Formerly VS 125) – Abdominal Vascular Disease and Assessment Students in this course will learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the abdominal arterial and venous systems, as well as normal and abnormal function and pathology of blood flow to the organs of the abdomen. Complete testing protocols and diagnostic criteria will explained and demonstrated in the classroom and laboratory setting, while applying the physical principles related to abdominal vasculature. Various diagnostic evaluations and treatment options will be discussed. (3 credits). VCL 105 must be successfully completed before a student may enroll in VST 110, VST 125, VST 205, HTH 145 and VCL 110
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VST 205 - Vascular Lab Management
VST 205 (Formerly VS 205) – Vascular Lab Management Students will learn the basics of vascular lab management, including quality assurance, statistics, and leadership. Students taking this course will learn the essential function of a vascular laboratory to prepare them for various situations that they might encounter once employed. Additional topics include reimbursement, education, leadership, and customer service. (2 credits).
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