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Vascular History & Physical (CVP 102)

Term: 2019-2020 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Ms. Cathy J Miller

Credentials:

B.S. in Health Care Management, Bellevue University, Omaha, NE

Program Society Memberships:

SVU


Program Society Memberships:

SDMS


Credentials:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

STI Instructor Bio:

Catherine J. Miller, BS, LPN, RVT, Director of the Vascular Ultrasound program, has 35+ years of professional experience that includes medical-surgical nursing, vascular ultrasound sonographer and post secondary education. She has earned her Baccalaurette in Health Care Management from Belluvue University in Omaha, NE, Licensed Practical Nursing from Worthington, MN, and Registered Vascular Technologist from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). She has taught at the post-secondary level and holds a post-secondary credential from the South Dakota Board of Education. As an educator, Catherine has taught health core courses such as Patient Care, Introduction to Cardiovascular and all coursed pertaining to Vascular Ultrasound. Catherine is involved with (CAAHEP JRC-CVT) Joint Review Committee of Cardiovascular Technology Technology as a site reader and visitor of fellow Vascular Ultrasound Programs throughout the United States.

Credentials:

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

STI Position:

Vascular Ultrasound Program Director

Schedule

Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/13/2020 - 5/8/2020) Location: SF SULLI 222

Description

This is a comprehensive study of the role of the Vascular Sonographer in obtaining a patient history and physical exam. This will include understanding risk factors, signs and symptoms, and physical examination for the various diseases associated with the vascular systems. The student could be exposed to speakers presenting on cardiovascular technology and Vascular Sonography. Some of these may be by attending outside activities such as cardiovascular in-service by local hospitals. Prerequisite: CV 101, CVP 136, CVP 137L