ADI 824 - Cardiac Sonography Clinical Education IV

9.00 Credit(s)

This course provides 3-4 days per week of scanning experience in affiliate hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and specialty clinics. Rotations are assigned to provide students with the opportunity to refine their skills in performing exams and scrutinizing the technical quality of the imaging procedure. Advanced scanning techniques and procedures with integration of patient history and physical findings to determine the course of the examination will be emphasized. Continued growth and demonstration of an increasing level of competence relating to critical thinking skills and problem solving will be developed. Students will demonstrate an increasing level of speed and efficiency in performance of exams. Successful completion of professional and technical competencies are required as outlined in the program handbook. This course will also include labs which will focus on advanced scanning techniques and exam performance. 133.65 Lec. Hrs. / 39.6 Lab Hrs. / 74.25 Clinical Hrs.