US 209,219,229 - Echocardiography Clinic I,II,III

Institution:

Chattanooga State Community College

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Description:

Progressive development of echocardiography imaging skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student's performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. 209-An introduction to the adult cardiographic imaging process. The student will become familiar with the clinical setting, the operation ultrasound instrumentation, exam indications, and the required protocol for adult echocardiography sonographic exams. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student's performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. 219-The student will have the opportunity to develop increased knowledge and skills in performing echocardiographic examinations and demonstrating normal anatomy and pathology. Pathologic processes shall be further described to build on the student's present understanding of abnormal physiological processes. The student will be allowed to continue the practice and performance of echocardiographic exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. The student's performance shall be further assessed through continued sonographers and instructor evaluations and higher-level clinical competencies. 229-A continuation of Echocardiography Clinic II; the student will have the opportunity to further increase echocardiography knowledge and skills. The student will continue performance of adult echocardiography exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. Special emphasis will be given to final category evaluations and completion of all clinical objectives in specified adult echocardiography categories. Sonographer and instructor evaluations will be used for final assessment of student performance.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chattanoogastate.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 697-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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