This mini course is an introduction to physiology of the human
cardiovascular system. The first half of the course discusses the heart as well as factors which affect
the heart's function; the second half of the course examines the blood vessels and characteristics
of blood flow.
This course is suitable for all allied health care fields including radiography, ultrasound,
nuclear medicine, and nursing. Students who intend to take the more advanced and comprehensive
Burwin registry preparation course should find this course helpful to better understand the
more advanced material covered in Vascular Technology (course 014).
This course has been evaluated by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) and has
been approved for 7 continuing medical education (CME) credits.
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