Link: University of Iowa

On-campus Programs

Cardiovascular Interventional Distance Education

            The following CVI distance education courses are offered by Radiologic Technology Education. They are entirely web-based and are designed to provide the student with the information outlined in The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination Content Specifications for the course of study (see http://www.arrt.org/index.html?content=examinations/contentspec.htm).

Course Enrollment, Tuition & Fee Information

Non-degree seeking students that meet the required course prerequisite(s) may enroll in the courses through the University of Iowa Center for Credits by completing the enrollment procedure outlined at http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/enroll.htm.

Non-degree seeking students will be assessed resident or nonresident tuition and the mandatory computer fee based on the semester hours of enrollment as indicated below. Financial aide is not available for non-degree seeking students. For questions relating to non-degree seeking enrollment, tuition and fees contact Center for Credits Student Services (319-335-2575).

2009-2010 Term

Fee Hours
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Resident Tution $482 723 964 1205 1446 1687 1928 2169
Nonresident Tuition $482 723 964 4410 5292 6174 7056 7938
Computer Fee $63.75 63.75 63.75 63.75 95.75 95.75 95.75 95.75
   

Radiation Sciences degree seeking students need to contact the Radiation Sciences advisors to discuss requirements before enrolling. Students must admit to the University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Radiation Sciences major, PRIOR to enrolling in any CVI course for them to count toward the degree. They also must obtain a C or better grade for it to apply toward degree credit.

Radiation Sciences degree seeking students will be assessed resident or nonresident tuition and the mandatory fees based on the semester hours of enrollment. Go to http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/.  For questions relating to degree-seeking enrollment, tuition and fees contact Jenny Maiers and Shelley Matzen (radiation-sciences@uiowa.edu; 319-353-8388). For additional information, select the BS in radiation sciences link on NavBar.

Course, Prerequisite & Textbook Information

675:110 Vascular Anatomy (3 s.h.)

Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)

Semesters Offered: Summer, Fall, and Spring

Description: Normal arterial and venous anatomy of all parts of the circulatory system will be discussed and illustrated through angiographic, MRI, and CT images. Common variants will also be presented.

Prerequisite: Human Anatomy 027:053 or equivalent course, or Radiologic Technology Program anatomy cours

Required Textbooks: (Purchase from your favorite online bookstore.)

675:120 CVI Principles (4 s.h.)

Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)

Semesters Offered: Summer and Fall

Description:  This course covers the imaging and accessory equipment for vascular interventional and cardiac interventional procedures and imaging equipment quality control. The fundamental principles of vascular and cardiac procedures, including patient preparation and care, radiation safety, contrast medium, pharmacology, and sedation will be presented.

Prerequisite: ARRT Primary Certification in Radiologic Technology.

Corequisite: 675:110 (if not taken as prerequisite)

Required Textbooks: (Purchase from your favorite online bookstore.)

675:130 Electrocardiogram & Hemodynamics (3 s.h.)

Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

Description: This course discusses ECG analysis, hemodynamic principles and waveform analysis, cardiac output, vascular resistance, and calculation of stenotic valves.

Corequisite: 675:110 (if not taken as prerequisite)

Required Textbooks: (Purchase from your favorite online bookstore.)

675:140 CVI Peripheral Procedures & Pathology (3 s.h.)

Instructor: Jennifer Maiers (jennifer-maiers@uiowa.edu)

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

Description:  Angiographic and interventional procedures of the abdomen, thorax, and upper and lower extremities and the associated pathologies will be presented.

Prerequisite: 675:110

Corequisite: 675:120 (if not taken as prerequisite)

Required Textbooks: (Purchase from your favorite online bookstore.)

675:150 CVI Neuro & Nonvascular Procedures & Pathology (3 s.h.)

Instructor: Jennifer Maiers (jennifer-maiers@uiowa.edu)

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

Description:This course discusses angiographic and interventional procedures of the head and neck and the associated pathologies. Non-vascular interventions will also be included.

Prerequisite: 675:110

Corequisite: 675:120 (if not taken as prerequisite)

Required Textbooks: (Purchase from your favorite online bookstore.)

675:160 CVI Cardiac Procedures & Pathology (4 s.h.)

Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle (zanetta-hoehle@uiowa.edu)

Semester Offered: Spring only

Description: This course presents all the cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures and the associated pathologies.

Prerequisite: 675:110

Corequisite: 675:120 & 675:130 (if not taken as prerequisite)

Required Textbooks: (Purchase from your favorite online bookstore.)

Iowa Department of Public Health Continuing Education Credits

Has been applied for. Information will be posted here once obtained.

Contacts

Department of Radiology
University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1077