ADI 803 - Cardiac Sonography Clinical Education I

Credit(s) 9.00
Lecture Hours: 6.75
Lab Hours: 2.00
Clinical Hours: 3.75
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.

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. A minimum grade of C in BIO 157, BIO 168, or BIO 173. A minimum grade of C in ENG 105 or SPC 112. A minimum grade of C in HSC 113 and PHI 105. A minimum grade of C in PSY 111 or SOC 110.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop a basic understanding of the role and responsibilities of a diagnostic cardiac sonographer.
Provide appropriate patient instruction, preparation, and care before, during, and after the imaging procedure.
Observe and perform selected basic echocardiography examinations according to protocol established by the clinical affiliate he/she is assigned.
Adjust technical operating factors and scanning techniques to achieve optimum results.
Record or archive image data to assure adequate demonstration of anatomy of interest.