CDS 215 - Skills Lab II

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Cardiac Sonography

Description:

Students in this course will continue to advance in the sonographic applications of cardiac imaging of the adult heart and the responsibility while preparing for the transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). Students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in the use of quantitative principles applied to the echocardiogram and flow data. The student will apply application of the ultrasound utilities, transducer selection, and preparation and positioning for cardiac examination. Students will be able to demonstrate normal anatomy of the adult heart by utilizing 2D imaging, Color Doppler flow techniques, M-mode applications, routine valve calculations, cardiac dimensions, and diastolic function parameters through the appropriate cardiac imaging planes and windows. In addition, students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of clinical cardiology. Students will be able to relate the cardiac echocardiogram to the patients history and physical examination including diagnosis for the exam, and differential diagnosis. Students will also demonstrate the knowledge of other cardiac procedures including Transesophageal echo (TEE), stress testing, contrast echo, cardiac catheterization, intraoperative echocardiography, three-dimensional, Echo-guided procedures, radionuclide studies and other tomographic imaging procedures. (2 Credits)

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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