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ICVT 314 - Principles of Cardiac Pathology

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ICVT 314 - Principles of Cardiac Pathology

College Curriculum

Study Plan and Curriculum Structure
The curriculum of the four programs offered by CAMS (i.e., Emergency Medical Services, Respiratory Program, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Occupational Therapy) consists of two phases. The duration of the courses for each program is four years.

Phase I:Pre-Professional(Preparatory Four Semesters, which are offered to all health science colleges).
Students from all Health Science Colleges attend the first three semesters together. The students are offered intensive English language courses throughout these semesters to strengthen their English language. This will enable them to communicate fluently, as English is the instructional language while studying the professional courses.

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Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation

Mission:
The QAAA unit in College of Applied Medical Sciences aims to apply an internal quality assurance system throughout the college to increase performance sufficiency according to the certified quality standers by developing the skills of faculty and staff at the college which will eventually achieve the university goals.

Vision:
The vision of QAAA unit at College of Applied Medical Sciences is to fulfil an unequal excellence in academic performance among all kingdoms’ colleges by achieving continuous development and obtaining academic accreditation for all programs in the college.

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programs

Emergency Medical Services
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Respiratory Therapy
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Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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Occupational Therapy
MALE . FEMALE

Anaesthesia Technology
MALE . FEMALE

Clinical Nutrition
FEMALE

Radiological Sciences
MALE . FEMALE

Cardiovascular Technology
MALE . FEMALE

Audiology and Speech Pathology
Future Program

Components: Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Course Schedule: Block System
Cardiac Pathophysiology provides information on common cardiac conditions and pathologies. This course is built upon and integrated with the Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology course. Each type of cardiac disease or pathology is discussed in relation to anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, causes, significance, consequences, clinical presentation, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment as appropriate. Specific cardiac diseases and pathologies within a broad category are also discussed. The clinical presentation of a cardiac disease or pathology is discussed in relation to the cardiology technologist's clinical practice.