Course Prerequisite(s)
- Please note that this course has the following prerequisites which must be completed before it can be accessed
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ECHO 100 – Intro to Echocardiography
About Course
About
Students will learn the foundational skills required to become a cardiac sonographer. Our hybrid curriculum is structured to provide accelerated training while gaining a thorough understanding of echocardiography.
Practicum
Students will gain hands-on experience in performing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures with an emphasis on proper scanning techniques, Doppler analysis, and image optimization.
Course Content
Week 11: PRACTICUM I : MAY 13-17
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Lecture: DeWitt – Chapter 4a The TTE – Measurements: PLAX & M-Mode
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HW: Notebook
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Lab: Practice Measurements
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Lecture: DeWitt – Chapter 4a The TTE – Measurements: RVIT / RVOT / PSAX
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HW: Notebook
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Lab: Practice Measurements
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Lecture: DeWitt – Chapter 4a The TTE – Measurements: Apical 4, Simpsons, TDI
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HW: Notebook
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Lab: Practice Measurements: Apical 4 – LH
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Lecture: Right Heart Master Class
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HW: Notebook
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Lab: Practice Measurements: Apical 4 – RH
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Lecture: DeWitt – Chapter 4a The TTE – Apical 5, 2, 3, Subcostal & Notch
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HW: Notebook
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Lab: Practice Measurements: Apical 5, 2, 3, Subcostal & Notch