HDT 150 Vascular Access

This course covers the history and importance of vascular access, including the major types of permanent and temporary vascular access. Covers use of appropriate needle insertion for arteriovenous fistulae and grafts; catheter care and connections; the four types of anastomosis used for internal arteriovenous fistulae; and management of thrombosis, infection, hematoma, bleeding, steal syndrome, aneurysm, and catheter dislodgement.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Students must complete HDT 106, HDT 108, HDT 116, HDT 123, and HDT 130 with a score of 80 percent or higher.