ADI 803 - Cardiac Sonography Clinical Education I

9.00 Credit(s)

This course provides the echocardiography student with 3-4 days per week of clinical experience in affiliate hospitals, clinics, and/or imaging centers. Students will observe and gain introductory hands-on scanning experience on a variety of cardiac sonographic procedures under direct supervision of a staff sonographer. Students will observe laboratory demonstrations and perform standard exam protocols. Emphasis in the lab will focus on ergonomic safety, gaining proficiency in basic cardiac imaging techniques as well as identification of normal anatomy and pattern recognition. 133.65 Lec. Hrs. / 39.6 Lab Hrs. / 74.25 Clinical Hrs.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in PHY 185 and PHY 186 or RAD 420 or PHY 162 or PHY 172 or RAD 800 and

A minimum grade of C in BIO 157 or BIO 168 or BIO 173 and

A minimum grade of C in ENG 105 or SPC 112 and

A minimum grade of C in HSC 113 and PHI 105 and

A minimum grade of C in PSY 111 or SOC 110