Learning Objectives & Matches
1. Describe gross anatomy of the heart and microscopic anatomy of cardiac myocytes.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.
Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
2. Examine intrinsic and extrinsic factors that control myocardial contraction and hemodynamics.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, or lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Use a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose disorders.
Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
3. Describe structure and function of blood vessels and factors that regulate blood flow.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures.
Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Take test samples or photographs to assess the condition of vessels or structures.
Position, align, and secure structural parts or related assemblies to boiler frames, tanks, or vats of pressure vessels, following blueprints.
Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
4. Explain hemodynamics of the circulatory system.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures.
6. Recognize the effects of detraining and aging on the cardiovascular system.
Diagnose acute or chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration or life-threatening instability.
Distinguish between normal and abnormal developmental and age-related physiological and behavioral changes in acute, critical, and chronic illness.
Provide patients with information about the inheritance of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and various forms of cancer.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
Assess the impact of illnesses or injuries on patients' health, function, growth, development, nutrition, sleep, rest, quality of life, or family, social and educational relationships.
Advise on health risks in the workplace or on health-related transition to retirement.
Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.