The RCIS Online Review class is intended for individuals currently employed with a cath lab, who are preparing to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialling examination.

Individuals considering taking this exam must either be an RN, RT, CVT with 2 years of cath lab experience or a graduate from a accredited CVT program.  It is not intended for individuals who do not have cath lab experience.

The online class is a structured, weekly assignment based program that requires learners to to do 5-7 hours of assignments from a CD, and 2-3 hours of online work through discussion boards.

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CLASS CONTENT

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This online RCIS Exam Review course for CVTs, RTs and RNs is open to any cardiac cath lab employee preparing for the RCIS national exam.

Class Content

The class is split into 2 units, each 11 weeks, that covers the entire CCI, Inc. matrix for the Invasive Registry examination.  Units I and II may be taken in any order.

         RCIS REVIEW PART 1                         RCIS REVIEW PART 2

         Hemodynamics Introduction                     ECG

         Hemodynamics Recording Systems         BLS & ACLS Review

         Pressure readings                                   Cardiac Anatomy

         Pressure Pathologies                              Coronary A&P

         Medications                                            Arteriography

         Autonomic Nervous System                     CAD & MI

         Patient Care                                           LHC, RHC, TDCO

         Heart Failure & Shock                             PCI & Misc Interventions

         Catheters and Equipment                        Sterile Technique

         Vascular A&P                                         Indications, Risks & Complications

         Vascular pathologies                               Vascular Access, Scrub & Hemostasis

Minimum Equipment Requirements

NOTE:  THE CD IS 'PC' BASED AND NOT PLAYABLE ON A MAC OR APPLE UNLESS YOU MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF PURCHASING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE.  THE 'VIRTUAL CLASS' OF THE WEBSITE MAY, OR MAY NOT, DISPLAY CORRECTLY ON AN APPLE OR MAC.  THIS WILL DEPEND UPON YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM.  SUPPORT IS NOT PROVIDED FOR MAC OR APPLE ISSUES.

Students must have access to a PC-based Computer, CD player and online broadband connection. Required homework involves studying cardiovascular review questions, answers and rationales from an interactive CD. This leads naturally to the online discussion. The review course emphasizes electrophysiology and ECG, ACLS, cardiac and coronary anatomy and pathology; coronary arteriography and interventions, LV angiography, cardiac output, cath indications, protocol, vascular access, cardiac surgery, asepsis, and practice RCIS exams. Students are expected to dedicate three to five study hours each week.

Costs / Fees

The cost of the class payable to Spokane Community College is $177*. Students will need to purchase Todd's CV Review CD which is an additional cost of $260* and not included in the tuition. These CDs can be purchased at www.westodd.com. Students must provide their email address at the time they register.   * = Subject to change without notice

The WES TODD CARDIOVASCULAR SELF-ASSESSMENT CD is half price to online students.  The total is $135 which includes shipping.  To obtain the discount, the student will need to enclose a copy of their student ID# (usually by sending a receipt of their registration) after ordering the CD.  The student ID will be verified.  The CD will be sent after the verification of enrollment and payment for the CD has been processed.  .  www.westodd.com  Click here for an important announcement on prices.

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