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2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Perfusion
  

  • PE 7000 - Extra-Corporeal Perfusion Laboratory

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    This laboratory presents the Master of Science in Perfusion student an opportunity to apply concepts taught in lecture to practical applications. These concepts encompass adjunctive techniques and perfusion-related tasks that the student may be expected to perform out in the field, as well as, how to handle unexpected and/or emergent situations. Topics include the following: catastrophic event management, perfusion roles (off pump coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting, transmyocardial laser revascularization, lead extractions, pump standbys, etc.), minimally invasive procedures (robotic-assisted, port access), right and left-heart bypass, cardiopulmonary support, vacuum and kinetic-assisted venous drainage, perfusion interventions (air introduction), emboli, emergency preparedness, and perfusion equipment and components review. (prereq: consent of instructor)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • The ability to anticipate, identify, and safely handle catastrophic events that may occur in the perioperative period
    • Knowledge and understanding of how to prepare for procedures such as: off pump coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting, transmyocardial laser revascularization, lead extractions, pump standbys, etc
    • Knowledge and understanding of the various techniques associated with on-pump minimally invasive procedures such as robotic-assisted and port access
    • Knowledge of the techniques and considerations associated with left and right-heart bypass procedures
    • A knowledge and understanding of the circuits, techniques, and considerations associated with cardiopulmonary support in the urgent setting
    • Knowledge of how to safely utilize vacuum and kinetic-assisted venous drainage during CPB
    • A greater understanding of how perfusion interventions are associated with air introduction into the CPB circuit and the techniques used to minimize and/or avoid the situation(s)
    • A greater understanding of emboli (implications with regard to the patient and how to avoid introduction to the patient)
    • Knowledge of how emergency preparedness applies to perfusion-related patient care
    • A greater understanding of the specifications and operating parameters of various pieces of perfusion equipment and components
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7001 - Extra-Corporeal Perfusion Laboratory

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This laboratory presents the Master of Science in Perfusion student an opportunity to apply concepts taught in lecture to practical applications. These concepts encompass adjunctive techniques and perfusion-related tasks that the student may be expected to perform out in the field, as well as, how to handle unexpected and/or emergent situations. Topics include the following: catastrophic event management, perfusion roles (off pump coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting, transmyocardial laser revascularization, lead extractions, pump standbys, etc.), minimally invasive procedures (robotic-assisted, port access), right and left-heart bypass, cardiopulmonary support, vacuum and kinetic-assisted venous drainage, perfusion interventions (air introduction), emboli, emergency preparedness, and perfusion equipment and components review. (prereq: consent of instructor)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • The ability to anticipate, identify, and safely handle catastrophic events that may occur in the perioperative period
    • Knowledge and understanding of how to prepare for procedures such as: off pump coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting, transmyocardial laser revascularization, lead extractions, pump standbys, etc
    • Knowledge and understanding of the various techniques associated with on-pump minimally invasive procedures such as robotic-assisted and port access
    • Knowledge of the techniques and considerations associated with left and right-heart bypass procedures
    • A knowledge and understanding of the circuits, techniques, and considerations associated with cardiopulmonary support in the urgent setting
    • Knowledge of how to safely utilize vacuum and kinetic-assisted venous drainage during CPB
    • A greater understanding of how perfusion interventions are associated with air introduction into the CPB circuit and the techniques used to minimize and/or avoid the situation(s)
    • A greater understanding of emboli (implications with regard to the patient and how to avoid introduction to the patient)
    • Knowledge of how emergency preparedness applies to perfusion-related patient care
    • A greater understanding of the specifications and operating parameters of various pieces of perfusion equipment and components
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7011 - Clinical Extra-Corporeal Perfusion I

    3 lecture hours 3 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course is designed to provide a general introduction to the principles of extracorporeal technology, define the scope of practice for the perfusionist, and convey a general familiarity of the equipment, personnel, and practices within the cardiac operating room. Topics include history of perfusion and cardiac surgery, an introduction to the surgical patient, operating room, and aseptic techniques, an overview of surgical procedures, monitoring the cardiac patient, perfusion equipment and design, blood conservation, principles of gas transfer, and initiation, conduct, and termination of cardiopulmonary bypass. In addition to the didactic portion of this course, a laboratory session exists to provide the student with a practical understanding of many concepts taught in class, including monitoring devices, equipment design, and priming the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. (prereq: consent of the instructor)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Have an understanding of the process of clinical instruction at MSOE
    • Have an understanding of what is expected of the student in this program and the scope of practice for a perfusionist in the clinical setting
    • Have an understanding of the history and development of cardiopulmonary bypass
    • Knowledge and understanding about the operating room and aseptic techniques
    • Knowledge and understanding of how the typical cardiovascular surgical patient presents
    • Knowledge of how the cardiovascular patient is monitored during surgery
    • A basic knowledge of the conduct of perfusion, from initiation through termination of cardiopulmonary bypass
    • A basic understanding of the equipment used to perform cardiopulmonary bypass
    • Have a basic understanding of the physiological theory of cardiopulmonary bypass
    • Basic literature review skills
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7022 - Clinical Extra-Corporeal Perfusion II

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course presents the Master of Science in Perfusion student with detailed descriptions of the pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary bypass. Topics include the following: priming solutions, hemodilution, myocardial protection (methods, solutions, and routes of administration), blood-surface interface, coagulation and anticoagulation management, and the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass on specific organ systems. (prereq: PE 7011 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • An understanding of various priming solutions (e.g. their compositions and when to use them)
    • An understanding of the concept of hemodilution and the ability to describe both positive and negative effects of such a technique
    • An understanding of the theory behind, as well as, the practical applications of myocardial protection
    • Knowledge of various solutions and methods utilized for cardioplegia
    • A knowledge and understanding of the various routes for administering cardioplegia and the pros and cons for each of them
    • A knowledge and understanding of the entire coagulation cascade, fibrinogen cascade, and complement system
    • An understanding of the role of platelets with regard to normal physiology, as well as, during CPB
    • A knowledge and understanding of the blood surface interface and how to minimize its’ detrimental effects
    • Knowledge of the pharmacology of anticoagulants and procoagulants
    • A knowledge and understanding of the concept of heparin resistance and the ability to diagnose heparin resistance versus an antithrombin III deficiency
    • Knowledge of what heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is and how to manage this type of patient during CPB
    • Knowledge of the process and possible deleterious effects of heparin neutralization with protamine sulfate (e.g. protamine reactions and treatment options)
    • Knowledge of the effects of CPB on the following systems: pulmonary, renal, splanchnic, hepatic, viscera, and neurological
    • Knowledge of the endocrine, metabolic, and electrolyte response to CPB
    • A knowledge and understanding of the immune and inflammatory response to CPB
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7031 - Clinical Extra-Corporeal Perfusion III

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    This course continues to present the Master of Science in Perfusion student detailed concepts of perfusion technology. Topics include the following: laboratory analysis, coagulation monitoring, monitoring the cardiac surgical patient, electrocardiogram analysis, perioperative considerations and surgical repair of various patient disease states, myocardial protection, blood product administration and conservation, pulsatile blood flow, hypothermia, thoracic aortic surgery, cerebral perfusion, circulatory arrest, and adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. (prereq: PE 7021)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • The ability to identify and discuss the characteristics of various blood tests
    • Have an understanding of the effect CPB has on various electrolytes and the corresponding tests to monitor their values
    • Knowledge and understanding of the various tests used to assess the coagulation system, as well as, the ability to relate clinical history to current coagulation status
    • A greater understanding of monitoring techniques utilized during the perioperative period
    • The ability to recognize and treat physiological differences between various patients, their disease states and the type of surgical procedure they may undergo
    • A greater understanding of the physiology of myocardial protection, the determinants of appropriate myocardial preservation, and the technical details of cardioplegia administration
    • The ability to discuss the characteristics and components of various cardioplegia solutions and subsequent delivery techniques
    • Have an understanding of the implications of blood product administration, as well as, techniques to avoid utilizing blood products
    • Knowledge of the theory behind pulsatile perfusion and the clinical implications of its application
    • Have an understanding of the clinical uses of hypothermia along with its beneficial and adverse effects
    • Understands the perfusion techniques utilized for thoracic aortic surgery
    • Have an understanding of ECMO and its application to the adult population
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7041 - Pediatric Extra-Corporeal Perfusion

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    This course is designed to present the Master of Science in Perfusion student with a foundation of knowledge with respect to the extracorporeal applications for neonatal and pediatric patients. Topics include the following: developmental, cardiac, and vascular embryology (changes at birth, fetal circulation), congenital heart defects, acid-base balance, preoperative evaluation, anesthetic strategies, membrane permeability, cardiopulmonary bypass considerations and circuits, myocardial protection, hypothermia, circulatory arrest, neurological effects of cardiopulmonary bypass, neuro-protective strategies, pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and circulatory assist devices. (prereq: PE 7021)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • An understanding of fetal, neonatal, and pediatric anatomy/physiology
    • A knowledge and understanding of the various congenital heart defects, the sequelae associated with them, and the procedures utilized to treat them
    • An understanding of the preoperative course of the pediatric patient
    • Knowledge of the anesthetic strategies employed during surgery
    • An understanding of the various considerations concerning cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits, and management during bypass including myocardial protection
    • Knowledge of the techniques of hypothermia and circulatory arrest
    • Knowledge of the neurological effects of CPB, and an understanding of the particular neuro-protective strategies that are used in the pediatric setting
    • An understanding of the application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the pediatric setting
    • Knowledge of the various circulatory assist devices used in pediatrics
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7051 - Clinical Extra-Corporeal Perfusion IV

    2 lecture hours 0 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    This course continues to present the Master of Science in Perfusion student detailed concepts of perfusion technology and applications, as well as, information to assist the student in transitioning from graduation to entrance into the workforce. Topics include the following: extraordinary situations (malignant hyperthermia, pregnant patients, sickle cell patients, etc.), heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and other hemoglobinopathies, heart and lung transplantation, non-cardiovascular support (isolated limb perfusion, plasmapheresis, etc.), new technologies (platelet gel and bone marrow aspirate), database and outcomes management, teamwork, quality assurance/control, the business and legal aspects of perfusion, preparation for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Certification Exams, preparation for resume/cover letter writing and job-interviewing skills. (prereq: PE 7041 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • A knowledge and understanding of malignant hyperthermia: symptoms, predisposing conditions, and considerations for CPB
    • Knowledge of how to manage a pregnant patient undergoing CPB
    • The ability to manage patients with sickle cell trait or disease undergoing various procedures requiring CPB
    • A knowledge and understanding of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, such that the patient could be managed during CPB
    • Knowledge and understanding of heart and lung transplants: donor and recipient selection, operative techniques, and outcomes
    • A knowledge and understanding of the various techniques of isolated limb perfusion (e.g. the associated patient populations, how to manage the application of it, and be able to assess the therapy for any potential problems)
    • Knowledge of plasmapheresis and how to manage the application of it
    • A knowledge and understanding of the theory behind autologous platelet gel and bone marrow aspirate, as well as, the skills to perform the sequestration and concentration of these technologies
    • An understanding of database & outcomes management techniques and how to apply a “best practices” approach to perfusion
    • An understanding of the importance of working as a team of perfusionists
    • Knowledge of how CQI works in perfusion health care
    • A knowledge and understanding of the importance of HIPAA and how to remain compliant
    • Knowledge of the business and legal aspects of perfusion (e.g. understanding the agencies with regulatory oversight over the domain of perfusion, as well as, the necessity to comply with employing institutions’ policies and procedures)
    • An understanding of the perfusion board exam and the requirements necessary to participate in each part of the exam
    • The skills to prepare a cover letter and resume for each job application
    • An understanding of what is expected in the job interview process and how to negotiate a contract for employment
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7101 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum I

    0 lecture hours 6 lab hours 2 credits
    Course Description
    This course marks the start of the student’s clinical experience, which begins at Level 1 - Adult (Perfusion Orientation & Observation). Once Level 1 is satisfactorily completed, the student will move on to Level 2 - Adult (Basic Clinical Perfusion), which will take them into the next quarter. During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 1 - Adult (Perfusion Observation & Orientation)
    • The student will become familiar with ASLMC and the operating room environment; including the roles of the operating room personnel, locations of equipment and supplies, OSHA policies, and concepts of the sterile environment
    • An understanding of the surgical patient with respect to the normal course to surgery, surgical preparation, monitoring, procedure(s), ICU transition, and postoperative course will be gained
    • A general familiarity with the basic CPB pump components, supplies, and ancillary equipment
    • Level 2 - Adult (Basic Clinical Perfusion)
    • The student will learn more details about the CPB circuit, including operational characteristics, inspection and evaluation of equipment and supplies, assembling a CPB back-up and circuit, and priming
    • An even greater understanding of the patient will be gained, with respect to, history, physical, and cardiac catheterization lab and blood gas data
    • Prior to surgery the importance of the pre-bypass checklist and surgical/CPB plan and routine, will be acknowledged
    • An ability, during surgery, to participate in patient charting and some basic perfusion tasks
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7102 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum II

    0 lecture hours 9 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course begins as a continuation of Level 2 - Adult (Basic Clinical Perfusion). It is intended that during this quarter the student will successfully pass Clinical Competency Exam II. Once Level 2 is satisfactorily completed, the student will move on to Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion). During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: PE 7101 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 2 - Adult (Basic Clinical Perfusion)
    • Mastery of circuit set-ups, priming, and preparation for bypass
    • Familiarity, during surgery, with the specific details of patient monitoring, cannulation, and blood gas/anticoagulation monitoring
    • Ability to perform more basic perfusion tasks as allowed by the instructor
    • The ability to, post-procedure, to monitor the patient status, participate in blood salvage procedures, disassemble/dispose of the used circuit, disinfect the pump console, and set up the circuit for the next procedure
    • Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • The ability to specifically prepare the CPB circuit based upon the surgical and CPB plan
    • Have assumed the responsibilities as the “primary perfusionist”, and as such can initiate CPB, operate ancillary pump components, manage the patient’s hemodynamics, volume status, blood gases, anticoagulation, and temperature; all the while maintaining circuit and procedural awareness
    • The ability to wean the patient from bypass and monitor them and the pump until the end of the procedure
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7103 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum III

    0 lecture hours 9 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a continuation of Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion). It is intended that during this quarter the student will successfully pass the Blood Gas Analysis & Coagulation Assessment Clinical Competency Exam. During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: PE 7102 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • As the “primary perfusionist”, the student will begin to demonstrate proficiency in the practice of perfusion technology in a progressively more independent nature
    • The cases theoretically increase in difficulty with regards to technical complexity and therefore the student’s degree of involvement/application of more advanced techniques will increased
    • The ability to apply advanced pharmacology concepts as learned in the didactic portion of this quarter
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7104 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum IV

    0 lecture hours 9 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a continuation of Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion). During this quarter some students will begin a four-week rotation at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert. This rotation will provide the student with a different adult clinical experience. It is intended that those students who have participated in the above rotation will successfully pass the Platelet Gel Clinical Competency Exam. Beginning this quarter and continuing on through the end of PE 7106 , the student will begin taking call in a rotating fashion on weekends. During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: PE 7103 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • As the “primary perfusionist”, the student continues to demonstrate proficiency in the practice of perfusion technology in a progressively more independent nature
    • The cases theoretically increase in difficulty with regards to technical complexity and the degree of involvement/application of more advanced techniques can be demonstrated
    • The ability to take part in ancillary tasks such as platelet gel preparation and non-cardiac support
    • The ability to apply advanced pharmacology concepts as learned in previous quarters
    • Demonstrate the ability to be available at all times on pre-appointed weekends (Friday 1600 - Monday 0600) to participate in on-call activities
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7105 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum V

    0 lecture hours 9 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a continuation of Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion). It is intended that by the end of this quarter the student will successfully pass Clinical Competency Exam III. It is also during this quarter that most students will begin an observational (minimum of 10 cases), pediatric rotation at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. After all of the students have completed the pediatric rotation, two will be given the opportunity to participate in an extended, pediatric rotation of 8 weeks (or 25 cases) to include a higher degree of involvement during cases. During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: PE 7104 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • As the “primary perfusionist”, the student continues to demonstrate proficiency in the practice of perfusion technology in a progressively more independent nature
    • The cases theoretically increase in difficulty with regards to technical complexity and the degree of involvement/application of more advanced techniques by the student
    • The ability to take part in ancillary tasks such as platelet gel preparation, non-cardiac support, blood gas analysis/monitoring, coagulation assessment/monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumps, autotransfusion, and ventricular assist devices
    • The student will demonstrate the ability to be available at all times on pre-appointed weekends (Friday 1600 - Monday 0600) to participate in on-call activities
    • Level 1 - Pediatric (Observation & Basic Clinical Perfusion)
    • An understanding of the specific details about the pediatric CPB circuit(s), including operational characteristics, inspection and evaluation of equipment and supplies, assembling a CPB circuit, and priming
    • The ability to assist in circuit set-up, priming, and preparation for bypass, as allowed by the instructor
    • An understanding of the pediatric patient, with respect to, history, physical, and cardiac catheterization lab and blood gas data
    • An understanding of the importance of the pre-bypass checklist, as well as, a review of the surgical/CPB plan and routine
    • The ability to participate in patient charting and some basic perfusion tasks as allowed by the instructor
    • An understanding of the details of patient monitoring, cannulation, and blood gas/anticoagulation monitoring, with respect to the pediatric patient
    • Post-procedure, the ability to monitor the patient status, participate in blood salvage procedures, disassemble/dispose of the used circuit, and disinfect the pump console
    • The ability to be available at all times (except during classes) during the rotation to participate in on-call activities including ECMO
    • Level 2 - Pediatric (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • The ability to assist in circuit set-up, priming, and preparation for bypass based upon the surgical and CPB plan, as allowed by the instructor
    • The ability to assume the responsibilities as the “primary perfusionist” (as allowed by the instructor), and as such can initiate CPB, operate ancillary pump components, manage the patient’s hemodynamics, volume status, blood gases, anticoagulation, and temperature; all the while maintaining circuit and procedural awareness
    • The ability to wean the patient from bypass, utilize modified ultrafiltration, and monitor the patient and the pump until the end of the procedure, as allowed by the instructor
    • The student will demonstrate the ability to be available at all times (except during classes) during the rotation to participate in on-call activities including ECMO
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7106 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum VI

    0 lecture hours 9 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    This course may begin as a continuation of Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion), if Clinical Competency Exam III has not been taken yet, however, if successfully passed, the student will begin this quarter in Level 4 - Adult (Advanced Clinical Perfusion). It is intended that by the end of this quarter the student will complete any outside clinical rotations and successfully pass Clinical Competency Exam IV, at which time the student will be clinically released. During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: PE 7105 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 4 - Adult (Advanced Clinical Perfusion)
    • An ability to manage cases with minimal to no instructor intervention
    • A complete understanding of the monitoring and techniques associated with adequacy of perfusion
    • The ability to demonstrate advanced perfusion techniques/practices and troubleshooting
    • An understanding of special perfusion situations and the specifics regarding catastrophic event management
    • The student will demonstrate the ability to be available at all times on pre-appointed weekends (Friday 1600 - Monday 0600) to participate in on-call activities
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7114 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum IV

    0 lecture hours 12 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a continuation of Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion). During this quarter some students will begin a four-week rotation at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert. This rotation will provide the student with a different adult clinical experience. It is intended that those students who have participated in the above rotation will successfully pass the Platelet Gel Clinical Competency Exam. Beginning this quarter and continuing on through the end of PE 7106 , the student will begin taking call in a rotating fashion on weekends. During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: PE 7103 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • As the “primary perfusionist”, the student continues to demonstrate proficiency in the practice of perfusion technology in a progressively more independent nature
    • The cases theoretically increase in difficulty with regards to technical complexity and the degree of involvement/application of more advanced techniques can be demonstrated
    • The ability to take part in ancillary tasks such as platelet gel preparation and non-cardiac support
    • The ability to apply advanced pharmacology concepts as learned in previous quarters
    • Demonstrate the ability to be available at all times on pre-appointed weekends (Friday 1600 - Monday 0600) to participate in on-call activities
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits
  

  • PE 7115 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum V

    0 lecture hours 12 lab hours 4 credits
    Course Description
    This course is a continuation of Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion). It is intended that by the end of this quarter the student will successfully pass Clinical Competency Exam III. It is also during this quarter that most students will begin an observational (minimum of 10 cases), pediatric rotation at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. After all of the students have completed the pediatric rotation, two will be given the opportunity to participate in an extended, pediatric rotation of 8 weeks (or 25 cases) to include a higher degree of involvement during cases. During clinical cases, the student will be under the direct supervision of physicians and certified clinical perfusionists. (prereq: PE 7104 )
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Level 3 - Adult (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • As the “primary perfusionist”, the student continues to demonstrate proficiency in the practice of perfusion technology in a progressively more independent nature
    • The cases theoretically increase in difficulty with regards to technical complexity and the degree of involvement/application of more advanced techniques by the student
    • The ability to take part in ancillary tasks such as platelet gel preparation, non-cardiac support, blood gas analysis/monitoring, coagulation assessment/monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumps, autotransfusion, and ventricular assist devices
    • The student will demonstrate the ability to be available at all times on pre-appointed weekends (Friday 1600 - Monday 0600) to participate in on-call activities
    • Level 1 - Pediatric (Observation & Basic Clinical Perfusion)
    • An understanding of the specific details about the pediatric CPB circuit(s), including operational characteristics, inspection and evaluation of equipment and supplies, assembling a CPB circuit, and priming
    • The ability to assist in circuit set-up, priming, and preparation for bypass, as allowed by the instructor
    • An understanding of the pediatric patient, with respect to, history, physical, and cardiac catheterization lab and blood gas data
    • An understanding of the importance of the pre-bypass checklist, as well as, a review of the surgical/CPB plan and routine
    • The ability to participate in patient charting and some basic perfusion tasks as allowed by the instructor
    • An understanding of the details of patient monitoring, cannulation, and blood gas/anticoagulation monitoring, with respect to the pediatric patient
    • Post-procedure, the ability to monitor the patient status, participate in blood salvage procedures, disassemble/dispose of the used circuit, and disinfect the pump console
    • The ability to be available at all times (except during classes) during the rotation to participate in on-call activities including ECMO
    • Level 2 - Pediatric (Intermediate Clinical Perfusion)
    • The ability to assist in circuit set-up, priming, and preparation for bypass based upon the surgical and CPB plan, as allowed by the instructor
    • The ability to assume the responsibilities as the “primary perfusionist” (as allowed by the instructor), and as such can initiate CPB, operate ancillary pump components, manage the patient’s hemodynamics, volume status, blood gases, anticoagulation, and temperature; all the while maintaining circuit and procedural awareness
    • The ability to wean the patient from bypass, utilize modified ultrafiltration, and monitor the patient and the pump until the end of the procedure, as allowed by the instructor
    • The student will demonstrate the ability to be available at all times (except during classes) during the rotation to participate in on-call activities including ECMO
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Ronald Gerrits

Physics
  

  • PH 863 - Electronic Materials and Devices

    3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
    Course Description
    Four broad areas covered in this course are: the crystal structure of solids, electronic properties of solids, the principles of p-n junctions and semiconductor devices and integrated-circuit technology. Specific topics covered include: space lattices and crystal structure, the energy-band theory of solids, theory of the p-n junction, semiconductor diodes, zener diodes, varactor diodes, light-emitting diodes, solar cells, bipolar junction transistors, junction and insulated-gate field-effect transistors, and integrated-circuit design potentials and limitations. (prereq: one year of college physics)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Be able to describe the crystallographic structure of typical elemental and compound semiconductor materials
    • Be able to use Miller indices to specify sets of planes in a crystal, to denote crystallographic directions, and to calculate the distance between planes of atoms in a cubic crystal
    • Be able to describe the different crystal imperfections such as point defects, and to understand how lattice vibrations influence the mobilities of free charges
    • Be able to describe the essential features of the energy band theory of solids
    • Be able to determine the concentration of electrons in the conduction band of an intrinsic semiconductor and obtain a mathematical expression for the electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor in terms of electron and hole mobilities and the forbidden energy gap for the material
    • Be able to explain how to add appropriately chosen impurities to a pure semiconductor to obtain an n or p-type extrinsic semiconductor
    • Be able to calculate the location of the Fermi level and draw and label an energy band diagram for an intrinsic or for an n or p-type extrinsic semiconductor
    • Be able to qualitatively explain the main features of a p-n junction and quantitatively determine the electric and potential fields in the depletion region, the barrier potential, the junction capacitance, and the I-V characteristics for a p-n junction
    • Be able to explain the design and operation of semiconductor p-n junction devices, including rectifier diodes, varactor diodes, light-emitting diodes, solar cells, bipolar junction transistors, junction field effect transistors and insulated gate field effect transistors
    • Be able to explain the principles of integrated circuit design and show how advances in the design of the integrated devices influences the ability to increase the scale of integration to increase the number of components per chip and to increase the switching speeds for the field-effect transistors on the chip
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • Electric and magnetic field theory
    • Modern physics including elementary wave mechanics
    • Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution functions
    Course Topics
    • Crystal Structure (3 classes)
    • Energy Band Theory of Solids (4 classes)
    • Intrinsic and Extrinsic Conductivity of Semiconductors (5 classes)
    • p-n Junction Theory (9 classes)
    • Semiconductor Devices (7 classes)
    • Integrated Circuits (2 classes)
    Coordinator
    A. James Mallmann

Social Sciences
  

  • SS 5901 - Teaching Methods G: Gateway to Technology

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 9 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with Project Lead the Way Summer Training course “Gateway to Technology”, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material. The teacher should develop the project sufficiently to show that it is feasible. Along with the design, the graduate project would include a PowerPoint presentation of the teacher’s design (in order to assist in evaluation), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking Summer Training Course GTT)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 5902 - Teaching Methods GTTF: Gateway to Technology Foundations

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Gateway To Technology Foundations (GTTF)”, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material. The teacher should develop the project sufficiently to show that it is feasible. Along with the design, the graduate project would include student-centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design (in order to assist in evaluation), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Course GTTF)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 5903 - Teaching Methods GTTS: Gateway to Technology Specialization

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Gateway To Technology Specialization (GTTS)”, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material. The teacher should develop the project sufficiently to show that it is feasible. Along with the design, the graduate project would include student-centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design (in order to assist in evaluation), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Course GTTS)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 5921 - Teaching Methods A: Principles of Engineering

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course, “Principles of Engineering (POE)”, requiring the completion of a project development or a research paper. A proposal for the project should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project may involve the development of a student project exemplifying the use of course material. The teacher should develop the project sufficiently to show that it would be feasible. An example would be the development of a new part incorporating the use of rapid prototyping along with the methodology to be used. Along with the design, the graduate project would include performance objectives, presentation materials, the methodology of presenting the material, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A second type of project would involve the development of an improved lesson plan for presenting the material for one of the topics in POE. This would also include supporting background information beyond the presented material along with student-based performance objectives, all presentation materials, quiz, and rubrics for grading. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teaching concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Course (POE))
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 5931 - Teaching Methods B: Introduction to Engineering Design

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)”, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the design of a product to fulfill a need. This project would include a design, presentation, individual assignments, and rubrics for grading. A second type of project would be to develop an improved lesson plan for a topic in the course. This would include supporting background information, student-centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation, a typical quiz including answers, and a rubric for grading. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Course IED)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 5961 - Teaching Methods E: Engineering Design and Development

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Engineering Design and Development (EDD)”, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material. The teacher should develop the project sufficiently to show that it is feasible. Along with the design, the graduate project would include student-centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design (in order to assist in evaluation), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. The subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Course EDD)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 5971 - Teaching Methods F: Civil Engineering and Architecture

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with the Project Lead The Way Core Training Institute course “Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA), requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material. The teacher should develop the project sufficiently to show that it is feasible. Along with the design, the graduate project would include student-centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design (in order to assist in evaluation), the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Course CEA)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 5981 - Teaching Methods H: Biotechnical Engineering

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course taken in conjunction with Project Lead The Way CoreTraining Institute course “Biotechnical Engineering (BE)”, requiring the completion of a project development or research paper. A proposal for the project or paper should be submitted to the advisor and agreed upon before work is started. A typical project would be the development of a student project exemplifying the course material. The teacher should develop the project sufficiently to show that it is feasible. Along with the design, the graduate project would include student-centered performance objectives, a Power Point presentation of the teacher’s design, the methodology of presenting the projects, and the rubrics to be used in evaluating student performance. A research paper might involve research to develop material beyond that presented in the course. Subject matter and scope should be presented in the proposal to the advisor. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training course BE)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 6001 - PLTW Teaching Methods PBS: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course that provides the participant an opportunity to explore and develop activities, projects, and problems with the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) course and its’ delivery system. A proposal for the project or paper is to be developed in conjunction with the Master teacher, Affiliate professor, or assigned advisor. All projects and papers should include rational student-centered objectives, necessary presentation media, assessment materials, evaluation rubrics, and collaborative teaching citations. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Institute Training course PBS)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 6002 - Human Body Systems

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course that provides the participant an opportunity to explore and develop activities, projects, and problems associated with the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Human Body Systems (HBS) course and its’ delivery system. A proposal for the project or paper is to be developed in conjunction with the Master teacher, Affiliate professor, or assigned advisor. All projects and papers should include rational, student-centered objectives, necessary presentation media, assessment materials, evaluation rubrics, and collaborating research citations. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Institute course HBS)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 6003 - PLTW Medical Interventions

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course that provides the participant an opportunity to explore and develop activities, projects, and problems associated with the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Medical Interventions course and its’ delivery system. A proposal for the project or paper is to be developed in conjunction with the Master teacher, Affiliate professor, or assigned advisor. All projects and papers should include rational, student-centered objectives, necessary presentation media, assessment materials, evaluation rubrics, and collaborating research citations. (prereq: PLTW teacher concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Institute course MI)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
  

  • SS 6004 - Biomedical Innovations

    4 lecture hours 4 lab hours 6 credits
    Course Description
    This course is an independent study course that provides the participant an opportunity to explore and develop activities, projects, and problems associated with the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Innovations (BI) course and its’ delivery system. A proposal for the project or paper is to be developed in conjunction with the Masters teacher, Affiliate professor, or assigned advisor. All projects and papers should include rational, student-centered objectives, necessary presentation media, assessment materials, evaluation rubrics, and collaborating research citations. (prereq: PLTW teaching concurrently taking PLTW Core Training Institute course BI)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • No course learning outcomes appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • No course topics appended
    Coordinator
    Marvin Bollman
 

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