Posted: 03/27/07
Proposed 2005 Standards RevisionsEchocardiography
Diploma and Degree
Proposed Revisions:
The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Working Committee, in collaboration with the Diagnostic Medical Imaging State Technical Committee, recommends the proposed standards stated in the attached Echocardiography Probe Report.
Recommended Action – DTAE Staff:
These are new Standards. Recommend proposed Standards
Recommended Action – VPI Council:
The Vice Presidents of Instructional Services support the VPI Standards Committee recommendation of allowing RAD 123 and option for AHS 156 in the diploma program.
Recommended Action – Presidents Council:
The Presidents Council concurs with the recommendation of the VPIs.
Recommended Action – DTAE Board (if necessary):
Summary of Credit Hour Changes: Echocardiography, Diploma
Hours / Current / Proposed / Difference
Total Credit / New / 122 / New
Recommended:
DTAE / 122 / -0-
VPI Council
Presidents Council
State Board
Summary of Credit Hour Changes: Echocardiography, Degree
Hours / Current / Proposed / Difference
Total Credit / New / 139 / New
Recommended:
DTAE / 139 / -0-
VPI Council
Presidents Council
State Board
2005
Standards Revision Project
An Industry-Driven Report of Standardized Programs
In
Georgia Technical Colleges
Echocardiography
Probe Report
February 2005
Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
Facilitator(s):
Phil G. Petty
Quality Improvement InitiativeThe program standards and guides materials, which form the basis for instruction in Georgia’s technical colleges, are developed to support industry driven needs. Faculty and local program advisory committees review programs, each year, to ensure the latest technology and employment needs are addressed for the program.
Through the Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee (IFCC) process, programs are reviewed and, if needed, recommendations are made to update competencies found in the program. Given the accelerating changes in technology and the workplace, a major systematic updating of all standardized programs in the technical colleges, with business and industry involvements, is needed.
A joint IFCC Executive Board and State Technical Committee (STC) meeting was held in August 2004 to examine the Echocardiography, Diploma and Degree, program. A working committee composed of instructors and state technical committee members met in August 20004to discuss and respond to recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC members.
Currently, the Probe process is being initiated for program standards recommended by the Diagnostic Medical imaging working Group. The following sections are included in this Probe document:
- a listing of the IFCC Executive Board
- a listing of the State Technical Committee members
- a list of the Working Committee members and
- recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC
The appropriate sections from the program standards are included, showing recommended revisions, and a revised curriculum sequence illustrates the impact of revisions on scheduling.
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IFCC Executive BoardChristine Schara, IFCC Statewide Chair, Athens Tech
Leif Penrose, Coosa Valley Tech
Wanda Finch, Ogeechee Tech
Tina Welch, Ogeechee Tech
Kimberly Ashurst, West Central Georgia Tech
Pat Thomas, University Hospital/Augusta Tech
Sharon Jenkins, University Hospital/Augusta Tech
State Technical Committee
Nancy Williams, RDMS, EGRMC
Robyn Reichling, Athens-Maternal-Fetal Medicine, P.C.
Jane Hodges, RDMS, Ogeechee OB/GYN
Roxanne Finck, BS, RDMS, Athens Diagnostic Center
Thernell Smith, RTR, RDMS, RVT, Statesboro Imaging Center
Working Committee
Christine Schara, IFCC Statewide Chair, Athens Tech
Leif Penrose, Vice-Chair, Coosa Valley Tech
Wanda Finch, Ogeechee Tech
Tina Welch, Ogeechee Tech
Kimberly Ashurst, West Central Georgia Tech
Pat Thomas, University Hospital/Augusta Tech
Sharon Jenkins, University Hospital/Augusta Tech
Phil Petty, DTAE
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State Board Approved Echocardiography CurriculumCurrent and Proposed Changes
Diploma and Degree
Program Title:
Echocardiography, Diploma
Program Description:
The Echocardiography Diploma program is a sequence of courses that provide educational opportunities to individuals in didactic and clinical environments that will enable them to obtain skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to graduate and become successful entry-level Echocardiographers. Echocardiography is an allied health profession specifically concerning the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac diseases. The profession requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. An echocardiographer performs examinations at the request or under direct supervision of a physician, is proficient in the use of analytical equipment, and provides a foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis can be made. Echocardiographers use high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual pictures of the heart and related vasculature. The images are evaluated by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Course work includes sonographic physics, sonographic identification of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the heart, journal and case reviews, and a comprehensive registry review.
Program graduates are expected to be able to perform appropriate cardiac procedures including, but not limited to, two dimensional B-Mode imaging, color flow Doppler, and spectral Doppler, M-Mode, electrocardiography, and exercise stress testing. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, natural sciences or mathematics, computer literacy. Program graduates receive Diploma in Echocardiography. They are eligible to sit for the national certification examinations administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registry in Cardiology and are employable as entry-level Echocardiographers.
Core Course
(a) General Core Courses
CourseCode / General Core Course Title / Class
Hours / D/
Lab
Hours / P/
Lab/OBI
Hours / Contact
Hours / Credit
Hours
ENG 101 / English / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 5
MAT 103 / Algebraic Concepts / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 5
EMP 100 / Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development / 3 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3
Minimum Required Hours: / 15 / 0 / 0 / 15 / 15
(b) Occupational Courses
CourseCode / Occupational Course Title / Class
Hours / D
Lab
Hours / P/
Lab/OBI
Hours / Contact
Hours / Credit
Hours
AHS 109 / Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences / 3 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3
AHS 156 / Health Science Physics / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 5
AHS 157 / Health Sciences Chemistry / 4 / 3 / 0 / 7 / 5
AHS 102 / Drug Calculation & Administration / 3 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3
SCT 100 / Introduction to Microcomputers / 1 / 4 / 0 / 5 / 3
AHS 101 / Anatomy and Physiology / 5 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 5
AHS 104 / Introduction to Health Care / 2 / 0 / 3 / 5 / 3
CVT XXX / Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy / 2 / 4 / 0 / 6 / 4
CVT XXX / Non-invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals / 3 / 2 / 0 / 5 / 4
CVT XXX / Invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals / 3 / 2 / 0 / 5 / 4
DMS XXX / Sonographic Physics I / 3 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3
ECH XXX / Professional Development / 0 / 2 / 0 / 2 / 1
CVT XXX / Electrophysiology II / 1 / 2 / 0 / 3 / 2
ECH XXX / Cardiovascular Advanced Hemodynamics 108 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3
CVT XXX / Cardiovascular Pathophysiology / 3 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3
DMS XXX / Sonographic Physics II / 2 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 2
ECH XXX / Echocardiography I / 2 / 4 / 6 / 12 / 6
ECH XXX / Echocardiography Clinical I / 0 / 0 / 24 / 24 / 8
ECH XXX / Echocardiography II / 2 / 4 / 6 / 12 / 6
ECH XXX / Echocardiography Clinical II / 0 / 0 / 24 / 24 / 8
ECH XXX / Echocardiography III / 2 / 4 / 6 / 12 / 6
ECH XXX / Echocardiography Clinical III / 0 / 0 / 24 / 24 / 8
ECH XXX / Comprehensive Registry Review / 1 / 0 / 3 / 4 / 2
ECH XXX / Echocardiography Clinical IV / 0 / 0 / 36 / 36 / 12
Minimum Required Hours: / 48 / 28 / 135 / 211 / 107
(c) Occupational Specialization Courses N/A
d) Program Final Exit PointEchocardiography, Diploma
e) Credits Required for Graduation
122
EMP 100 - INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Course Description
Provides a study of human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include: human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Competency Areas / Hours
Human Relations Skills / Class / 3
Job Acquisition Skills / D.Lab / 0
Job Retention Skills / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Job Advancement Skills / Credit / 3
Professional Image Skills
Prerequisite: / Provisional admission
Corequisite:
ENG 101 - English
Course Description
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing techniques used in selected readings, writing practice, editing and proofreading, research skills, and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Competency Areas / Hours
Analysis of Writing Techniques Used in Selected Readings / Class / 5
Writing Practice / D.Lab / 0
Editing and Proofreading / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Research Skills / Credit / 5
Oral Presentation Skills
Prerequisite: / Prerequisite: ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
Corequisite:
MAT 103 – Algebraic Concepts
Course Description
Introduces concepts and operations which can be applied to the study of algebra. Course content emphasizes: basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.
Competency Areas / Hours
Basic Mathematical Concepts / Class / 5
Basic Algebraic Concepts / D.Lab / 0
Intermediate Algebraic Concepts / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Credit / 5
Prerequisite: / MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
Corequisite:
SCT 100 – Introduction to Microcomputers
Course Description
Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.
Competency Areas / Hours
Computer Terminology / Class / 1
Introduction to the Windows Environment / D.Lab / 4
Introduction to Internet / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Introduction to Word Processing / Credit / 3
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Introduction to Databases
Introduction to Presentation Graphics
Prerequisite: / Provisional admission
Corequisite:
AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology
Course Description
Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include: medical terms describing the human body and structure and function of the human body.
Competency Areas / Hours
Medical Terms Describing the Human Body / Class / 5
Structure and Function of the Human Body / D.Lab / 0
P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Credit / 5
Prerequisite: / Program admission
Corequisite:
AHS 104 - Introduction to Health Care
Course Description
Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control, and blood/air-borne pathogens.
Competency Areas / Hours
Blood/Air-Borne Pathogens / Class / 2
Infection Control / D.Lab / 0
Vital Signs / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 3
Basic Emergency Care/First Aid and Triage / Credit / 3
Basic Life Support/CPR
Prerequisite: / Provisional admission
Corequisite:
AHS 109 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences
Course Description
Competency Areas / Hours
Word Origins (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes) / Class / 3
Word Building / D.Lab / 0
Abbreviations and Symbols / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Terminology Related to the Human Anatomy / Credit / 3
Reading Medical Orders and Reports
AHS 156 - Health Science Physics
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the basic laws of physics, with specific applications for health science students. Topics include: Basic Newtonian mechanics, static and dynamic fluid concepts, heat and temperature, medical imaging techniques that utilize electromagnetic radiation and sound, basic principles of waves, light, and sound, basic principles of electricity and magnetism, and electrical safety.
Competency Areas / HoursNewtonian Mechanics / Class / 5
Static and dynamic fluid concepts / D. Lab / 0
Heat and Temperature / P. Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Principles of EMR and sound as they are applied to medical imaging techniques / Credit / 5
Electricity and Magnetism
Electrical Safety
Prerequisite: / MAT 103
Corequisite:
AHS 157 - Health Sciences Chemistry
Course Description
Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement and units, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, organic and biochemistry.
Competency Areas /Hours
Measurement and Units / Class / 4Atomic Structure / D. Lab / 3
Chemical Bonding / P. Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Physical States of Matter / Credit / 5
Nomenclature
Stoichiometry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Prerequisite: / MAT 103
Corequisite:
ECH XXX – Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy
Course Description
Introduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of 12 lead EKG and heart sounds. As a study of the anatomy, physiology, structural relationships, and the pathophysiology of the human heart and vascular system, the course concentrates on specialized terminology, cardiac and vascular anatomy, and electrophysiology. Topics include: heart anatomy, circulatory system, heart electrical system, heart layers, physical heart defects, electrocardiograph, preparation for an echocardiogram, and physical principles and pathophysiology of heart sounds. Laboratory experiences will be provided.
Competency Areas / Hours
Heart Anatomy / Class / 2
Circulatory System / D.Lab / 4
Heart Electrical System / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Heart Layers / Credit / 4
Physical Heart Defects
Electrocardiograph
Preparation for an Echocardiogram
Physical Principles and Pathophysiology of Heart Sounds
Prerequisite: / Program Admission
Corequisite:
CVT XXX – Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals
Course Description
Introduces the basic principles and applications of physical assessment and echocardiographic procedures. Topics include: introduction to measurements: chamber dimensions, velocities, systole, and diastole; patient and equipment skills; physical principles: heart sounds; echocardiography: basic echo views, parasternal, apical, sub-xyphoid, and suprasternal; and tomographic anatomy.
Competency Areas / Hours
Introduction to Measurements: Chamber Dimensions, Velocities, Systole, and Diastole / Class / 3
Patient and Equipment Skills / D.Lab / 2
Physical Principles: Heart Sounds / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Echocardiography: Basic Echo Views, Parasternal, Apical, Sub-xyphoid, and Suprasternal / Credit / 4
Tomographic Anatomy
Prerequisite: / Program admission
Corequisite:
CVT XXX – Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals
Course Description
Provides an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and therapy. Includes an introduction of the cardiac catheterization lab. Topics include: x-ray therapy, safety, positioning, coronary arteriography, pharmacology, and invasive cardiac measurements and calculations.
Competency Areas / Hours
X-Ray Therapy / Class / 3
Safety / D.Lab / 2
Positioning / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Coronary Arteriography / Credit / 4
Pharmacology
Invasive Cardiac Measurements and Calculations
Prerequisite: / Program Admission
Corequisite:
DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics I
Course Description
Introduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Emphasis will be placed on basic ultrasound physics, transducer construction, operation and characteristics, artifacts and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include: sound properties, sound units, sound measurements, ultrasound transducers, imaging instruments, ultrasound machine adjustable parameters, and display modes.
Competency Areas / Hours
Sound Properties / Class / 3
Sound Units / D.Lab / 0
Sound Measurements / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Ultrasound Transducers / Credit / 3
Imaging Instruments
Ultrasound Machine Adjustable Parameters
Display Modes
Prerequisite: / Program admission
ECH XXX – Professional Development
Course Description
The purpose of the Case Study is to provide the opportunity for review and reinforcement of theoretical concepts with an evaluation of Echocardiography. The purpose of the Journal Review is to allow the student to study the current formats and methods of professional articles/presentations of echocardiography. Students will be asked to prepare and present interesting case studies to include clinical history, normal anatomy, clinical laboratory test modalities, protocols, techniques and findings. Topics include: identification of resources, literature review, formatting according to audience, citation of sources, written presentation skills, and oral presentation skills. Emphasis is placed on professional growth and preparation to enter the field of echocardiography as a contributing member.
Competency Areas / Hours
Identification of Resources / Class / 0
Literature Review / D.Lab / 2
Formatting According to Audience / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Citation of Sources / Credit / 1
Written Presentation Skills
Oral Presentation Skills
Prerequisite: / Introduction to Healthcare, Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals
Corequisite:
CVT XXX – Electrophysiology II
Course Description
Introduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of cardiac exercise tolerance testing and Holter monitoring. Topics include: exercise physiology, stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Competency Areas / Hours
Exercise Physiology / Class / 1
Stress Testing / D.Lab / 2
Holter Monitoring / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Cardiac Pacemakers / Credit / 2
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Prerequisite: / Electrophysiology I
Corequisite:
ECH XXX - Cardiovascular Advanced Hemodynamics
Course Description
The student is introduced to various forms of invasive monitoring. Various forms of invasive access are studied, including right and left heart catheterization, arterial line setups, and appropriate care. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Topics include: hemodynamics, aseptic technique, and infection control.
Competency Areas / Hours
Hemodynamics / Class / 3
Aseptic Technique / D.Lab / 0
Infection Control / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Credit / 3
Prerequisite: / Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals
Corequisite: / Electrophysiology II
CVT XXX – Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
Course Description
An overview of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include: biochemistry of the cardiac muscle, conduction system, electrocardiogram, pathophysiology of acquired diseases, embryological development, and pathophysiology of congenital diseases
Competency Areas / Hours
Biochemistry of the Cardiac Muscle / Class / 3
Conduction System / D.Lab / 0
Electrocardiogram / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Pathophysiology of Acquired Diseases / Credit / 3
Embryological Development
Pathophysiology of Congenital Diseases
Prerequisite: / Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals
Corequisite: / Electrophysiology II
DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics II
Course Description
Introduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Topics include: Doppler instruments, performance and safety, and artifacts.
Competency Areas / Hours
Doppler Instruments / Class / 2
Performance and Safety / D.Lab / 0
Artifacts / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 0
Credit / 2
Prerequisite: / Sonographic Physics I
Corequisite:
ECH 131 – Echocardiography 1
Course Description
This course develops basic imaging skills by imaging normal hearts in the echocardiography lab. Topics include: role of the noninvasive cardiovascular technologist, echocardiographic examination, basic quantification calculations, professional conduct, and ethics.
Competency Areas / Hours
Role of the Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technologist / Class / 2
Echocardiographic Examination / D.Lab / 4
Basic Quantification Calculations / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 6
Professional Conduct / Credit / 6
Ethics
Prerequisite: / Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals
Corequisite: / Echocardiogaphy Clinical 1
ECH XXX – Echocardiography Clinical 1
Course Description
Introduces the clinical environment by assisting the technologist in the echocardiography lab in patient preparation and imaging and in acquiring electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, stress testing, and pacemaker checks. Students will participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed in noninvasive cardiology labs and imaging centers. Topics include: clinical environment; recording medical information; patient preparation for noninvasive cardiovascular treatment; medical ethics; performance of basic normal echo under guidance; proper positioning Doppler, CW and color; and observation of TEE and stress echo.
Competency Areas / Hours
Clinical Environment / Class / 0
Recording Medical Information / D.Lab / 0
Patient Preparation for Noninvasive Cardiovascular Treatment / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 24
Medical Ethics / Credit / 8
Performance of Basic Normal Echo under Guidance
Proper Positioning Doppler, CW and Color
Observation of TEE and Stress Echo
Prerequisite: / Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals
Corequisite: / Echocardiography 1
ECH 135 – Echocardiography 2
Course Description
This course utilizes the fundamentals to evaluate acquired disease states. It incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography. Topics include: cardiac chamber studies, hemodynamic correlates, valvular heart disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, pericardial diseases, cardiac masses, and diseases of the aorta.
Competency Areas / Hours
Cardiac Chamber Studies / Class / 2
Hemodynamic Correlates / D.Lab / 4
Valvular Heart Disease / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 6
Coronary Heart Disease / Credit / 6
Cardiomyopathies
Pericardial Diseases
Cardiac Masses
Diseases of the Aorta
Prerequisite: / Echocardiogaphy 1
Corequisite: / Echocardiogaphy Clinical 2
ECH XXX – Echocardiography Clinical 2
Course Description
Provides hands-on experience in performing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures with emphasis on instrumentation and development of clinical techniques. Topics include: policies and procedures, echocardiographic instrumentation, recording patient information, patient preparation, and performing echocardiographic examinations.
Competency Areas / Hours
Policies and Procedures / Class / 0
Echocardiographic Instrumentation / D.Lab / 0
Recording Patient Information / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 24
Patient Preparation / Credit / 8
Performing Echocardiographic Examinations
Prerequisite: / Echocardiography Clinical 1
Corequisite: / Echocardiography 2
ECH XXX – Echocardiography 3 (Pediatric)
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to congenital heart disease with instruction on transducer selection, patient care, surgical repair and palliative procedures. Topics include: cyanotic lesions, shunt lesions, sedation, transducer selection, Doppler color flow imaging, research methods, statistics, and quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on the latest modalities and specialties of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic study.
Competency Areas / Hours
Cyanotic Lesions / Class / 4
Shunt Lesions / D.Lab / 2
Sedation / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 6
Transducer Selection / Credit / 6
Doppler Color Flow Imaging
Research Methods
Statistics
Quality Improvement
Prerequisite: / Echocardiography 2
Corequisite: / Echocardiography Clinical 3
ECH XXX – Echocardiography Clinical 3
Course Description
Provides hands-on experience in the clinical setting with an emphasis placed on the development of clinical techniques employed to obtain meaningful data. Continued participation by the student will progressively lead to the student performing diagnostic procedures with less assistance but under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed sonographer. Topics include: echocardiographic instrumentation, logging and reporting information, preparation for echocardiographic examinations, medical ethics, and performing echocardiographic procedures. Students may do a brief rotation through an invasive cardiology lab, pediatric lab and/or vascular lab.
Competency Areas / Hours
Echocardiographic Instrumentation / Class / 0
Logging and Reporting Information / D.Lab / 0
Preparation for Echocardiographic Examinations / P.Lab/O.B.I. / 24
Medical Ethics / Credit / 8
Performing Echocardiographic Procedures
Prerequisite: / Echocardiography Clinical 2
Corequisite: / Echocardiography 3
ECH – XXX Comprehensive Registry Review
Course Description
This course will be an overall review of Echocardiography to include demonstration of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac physiology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics/physics in the different types of cardiac disease/dysfunctions. Also included will be a review of clinical non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures, laboratory values, pharmacology and test validation and measurements. Emphasis is placed on reviewing information so that the student will successfully pass the ARDMS and/or CCI certification examinations.
Competency Areas / Hours
Case Studies / Class / 1
Mock Registries / D.Lab / 0
P.Lab/O.B.I. / 3
Credit / 2
Prerequisite: / Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy, Non-invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Echocardiography 1, 2 & 3, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals
Corequisite: / Echocardiogaphy Clinical 4
Curriculum Model