Emphasis will be placed on imaging and the identification of cardiac anatomy in the standard echocardiography views. The student will apply the principles of medical ethics, professionalism, and proper imaging protocol to the instructor, student, physician, and clinical staff. This is a WECM course number. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the college faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty.
Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.
Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students will broaden and perfect their echocardiographic skills through active hands-on participation in a noninvasive cardiovascular laboratory. Emphasis of this course is placed on two-dimensional images, Doppler waveforms, and color flow mapping. Written reports, review of current professional literature, and attendance at conferences as required. Degree Plans Press button to send comments, questions, or requests via email.