DMSG 117 - Cardiac Procedures Clinical Education

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Description:

This introductory clinical experience in the cardiac health care setting builds upon the foundation provided by classroom lectures regarding noninvasive cardiac procedures and includes vital signs, heart sounds, 12 lead ECG, Holter monitoring, pacemaker evaluation, and exercise stress testing. This clinical rotation provides the students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills of the various diagnostic and testing measures in a standard cardiovascular laboratory. This course will encompass 120 hours of clinical education. Restricted to DMS students.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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