The Course
Dive right into the inner workings of the human heart, where life's rhythm is as precise as the finest timepiece. This course is your personal walkthrough of the cardiovascular system, exploring the highways of arteries and the less traveled byways of veins. Every beat of your heart sends a symphony of blood through a network of channels, each with its own crucial function to keep you alive and kicking. You’ll master the anatomy of this vital organ, down to each chamber and valve, and uncover how it collaborates with blood vessels to fuel every other organ in your body.
Now, it's not just about memorizing facts and figures; it’s about understanding how this knowledge is pivotal in the real world. By getting to grips with the physiology part, you'll see how this system adapts from the calm of a resting state to the thrill of a sprint. It’s essential intel for anyone stepping into healthcare or fitness industries, enabling you to better diagnose, treat, or train with a solid grasp of cardiovascular intricacies. Plus, for the curious minds, it’s a chance to appreciate the marvel that's beating within you, giving you the know-how to make heart-healthy life choices that can be shared with others.
What you will learn
When I first started putting this course together, I kept in mind that we're not just diving into the complex world of the heart and blood vessels, but we're also setting a solid foundation for your journey into health sciences. I've meticulously organized the material to unfold in a way that makes sense – easy to follow yet comprehensive. You're going to find it so helpful, not just for grasping the core concepts of how the body pumps life, but also for understanding the intricacies that often only come alive in advanced study or clinical practice. It's been structured to give you both the zoomed-out overview and the close-up details, ensuring that as a beginner, you get a friendly introduction while still getting the depth that'll serve you in the long run.
Curriculum
Your instructor
Whitney Gregory RDCS, RVT
Whitney is credentialed with the ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer and a Registered Vascular Technologist with over 15 years of clinical experience.
In her career, she has worked in both hospitals and private practice clinics throughout California and Hawaii. Whitney has also trained with some of the industry’s leading experts on vein disease.
As a technologist, Whitney is meticulous with her ultrasounds and has assisted with thousands of vein ablations and other ultrasound-guided procedures.
Whitney also works extensively as a consultant with practices interested in expanding their services to offer vein treatment.
Comprehensive
A Deep Dive into the Heart and Vessels
Fundamental
Building Blocks of Cardiac Function and Circulation
Advanced
Mastering the Intricacies of the Cardiovascular System