ADI 823 - Cardiac Sonography Clinical Education IV

Credit(s) 11.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50
Lab Hours: 1.00
Clinical Hours: 30.00
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.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in ADI 210, ADI 275, and ADI 813
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the role and responsibilities of a cardiac sonographer as a member of the healthcare team.
Provide appropriate instruction, preparation, and care before, during, and after cardiac sonographic procedures.
Actively seek out both basic and more advanced cardiac sonographic procedures according the affiliate sites established protocol.
Demonstrate increased skills, confidence, and independence while working under direct and indirect supervision.
Apply didactic and clinical knowledge gained during the previous semesters effectively and safely.
Adjust technical operating factors and scanning techniques to achieve optimum results.
Record and archive image data to assure adequate demonstration of anatomy and pathology of interest.
Complete required professional and clinical competencies as required in the program handbook.
Perform competently as an entry level sonographer.