ECH 136 - Echocardiography Clinical I

Institution:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (formerly Coosa Valley Technical College)

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Prerequisites: CVT 103; CVT 110, CVT 111 Introduces the clinical environment by assisting the technologist in the echocardiography lab in patient preparation and imaging while acquiring electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, stress testing, and pacemaker checks. Students will participate and perform (with assistance) procedures 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 in Doppler, CW and color; and observation of TEE and stress echo. 10102007

Credits:

8.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gntc.edu/student-services/index.php

Phone Number:

(706) 295-6963

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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