DMSG 255G - Echocardiography Seminar and Capstone Project

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Description:

This final semester course aids students in applying the knowledge and skills learned in their previous cardiac sonography courses and clinical internships through exploration of a research topic and preparation for the ARDMS credentialing board examination in adult echocardiography. Anatomy, physiology, patient care, clinical signs and symptoms, correlation with other diagnostic testing and sonographic presentation of normal, abnormal variants and pathologies will be reviewed. Students will participate in discussions and activities utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills and will learn research methodology to create a literature review and analyze data. Mock exams will be employed for registry preparation. Restricted to DMS students.

Credits:

2.00

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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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