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Proposed 2005 Standards Revisions Echocardiography

Diploma and Degree

Proposed Revisions:The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Working Committee, in collaboration with the Diagnostic Medical Imaging State Technical Committee, recommends the proposed standards stated in the attached Echocardiography Probe Report.

Recommended Action – DTAE Staff:These are new Standards. Recommend proposed Standards

Recommended Action – VPI Council:The Vice Presidents of Instructional Services support the VPI Standards Committee recommendation of allowing RAD 123 and option for AHS 156 in the diploma program.

Recommended Action – Presidents Council:The Presidents Council concurs with the recommendation of the VPIs.

Recommended Action – DTAE Board (if necessary):

Summary of Credit Hour Changes: Echocardiography, DiplomaHours Current Proposed Difference

Total Credit New 122 NewRecommended:

DTAE 122 -0-VPI CouncilPresidents CouncilState Board

Summary of Credit Hour Changes: Echocardiography, DegreeHours Current Proposed Difference

Total Credit New 139 NewRecommended:

DTAE 139 -0-VPI CouncilPresidents CouncilState Board

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2005

Standards Revision ProjectAn Industry-Driven Report of Standardized Programs

InGeorgia Technical Colleges

Echocardiography

Probe Report

February 2005

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Facilitator(s):Phil G. Petty

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Quality Improvement Initiative

The program standards and guides materials, which form the basis for instruction in Georgia’s technical colleges, are developed to support industry driven needs. Faculty and local program advisory committees review programs, each year, to ensure the latest technology and employment needs are addressed for the program.

Through the Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee (IFCC) process, programs are reviewed and, if needed, recommendations are made to update competencies found in the program. Given the accelerating changes in technology and the workplace, a major systematic updating of all standardized programs in the technical colleges, with business and industry involvements, is needed.

A joint IFCC Executive Board and State Technical Committee (STC) meeting was held in August 2004 to examine the Echocardiography, Diploma and Degree, program. A working committee composed of instructors and state technical committee members met in August 20004to discuss and respond to recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC members.

Currently, the Probe process is being initiated for program standards recommended by the Diagnostic Medical imaging working Group. The following sections are included in this Probe document:

a listing of the IFCC Executive Board a listing of the State Technical Committee members a list of the Working Committee members and recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC

The recommendations made in this document apply to the Echocardiography, Diploma and Degree program(s). The deleted items are reflected with a strikethrough while new material is boldfaced. Course number and course title changes are recommended to more accurately describe the course level and content of the affected courses and enhance transferability.

The appropriate sections from the program standards are included, showing recommended revisions, and a revised curriculum sequence illustrates the impact of revisions on scheduling.

IFCC Executive Board

Christine Schara, IFCC Statewide Chair, Athens TechLeif Penrose, Coosa Valley TechWanda Finch, Ogeechee TechTina Welch, Ogeechee TechKimberly Ashurst, West Central Georgia TechPat Thomas, University Hospital/Augusta TechSharon Jenkins, University Hospital/Augusta Tech

State Technical Committee

Nancy Williams, RDMS, EGRMCRobyn Reichling, Athens-Maternal-Fetal Medicine, P.C.Jane Hodges, RDMS, Ogeechee OB/GYNRoxanne Finck, BS, RDMS, Athens Diagnostic CenterThernell Smith, RTR, RDMS, RVT, Statesboro Imaging Center

Working Committee

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Christine Schara, IFCC Statewide Chair, Athens TechLeif Penrose, Vice-Chair, Coosa Valley TechWanda Finch, Ogeechee TechTina Welch, Ogeechee TechKimberly Ashurst, West Central Georgia TechPat Thomas, University Hospital/Augusta TechSharon Jenkins, University Hospital/Augusta TechPhil Petty, DTAE

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State Board Approved Echocardiography CurriculumCurrent and Proposed Changes

Diploma and Degree

Program Title: Echocardiography, Diploma

Program Description:The Echocardiography Diploma program is a sequence of courses that provide educational opportunities to individuals in didactic and clinical environments that will enable them to obtain skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to graduate and become successful entry-level Echocardiographers. Echocardiography is an allied health profession specifically concerning the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac diseases. The profession requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. An echocardiographer performs examinations at the request or under direct supervision of a physician, is proficient in the use of analytical equipment, and provides a foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis can be made. Echocardiographers use high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual pictures of the heart and related vasculature. The images are evaluated by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Course work includes sonographic physics, sonographic identification of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the heart, journal and case reviews, and a comprehensive registry review.

Program graduates are expected to be able to perform appropriate cardiac procedures including, but not limited to, two dimensional B-Mode imaging, color flow Doppler, and spectral Doppler, M-Mode, electrocardiography, and exercise stress testing. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, natural sciences or mathematics, computer literacy. Program graduates receive Diploma in Echocardiography. They are eligible to sit for the national certification examinations administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registry in Cardiology and are employable as entry-level Echocardiographers.

Core Course(a) General Core Courses

Course

Code General Core Course TitleClassHours

D/Lab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

ENG 101 English 5 0 0 5 5

MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 0 0 5 5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 0 0 3 3

Minimum Required Hours: 15 0 0 15 15

(b) Occupational CoursesCourse

Code Occupational Course TitleClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 3 0 0 3 3

AHS 156 Health Science Physics 5 0 0 5 5

AHS 157 Health Sciences Chemistry 4 3 0 7 5

AHS 102 Drug Calculation & Administration 3 0 0 3 3

SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3

AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology 5 0 0 5 5

Course

Code Occupational Course TitleClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3

CVT XXX Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4

CVT XXX Non-invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

CVT XXX Invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics I 3 0 0 3 3

ECH XXX Professional Development 0 2 0 2 1

CVT XXX Electrophysiology II 1 2 0 3 2

ECH XXX Cardiovascular Advanced Hemodynamics 108 3 0 0 3 3

CVT XXX Cardiovascular Pathophysiology 3 0 0 3 3

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics II 2 0 0 2 2

ECH XXX Echocardiography I 2 4 6 12 6

ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical I 0 0 24 24 8

ECH XXX Echocardiography II 2 4 6 12 6

ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical II 0 0 24 24 8

ECH XXX Echocardiography III 2 4 6 12 6

ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical III 0 0 24 24 8

ECH XXX Comprehensive Registry Review 1 0 3 4 2

ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical IV 0 0 36 36 12


(c) Occupational Specialization Courses N/A

d) Program Final Exit PointEchocardiography, Diploma

e) Credits Required for Graduation122

EMP 100 - INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Course DescriptionProvides a study of human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include: human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

Competency Areas HoursHuman Relations Skills Class 3

Job Acquisition Skills D.Lab 0Job Retention Skills P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Job Advancement Skills Credit 3Professional Image SkillsPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

ENG 101 - English

Course DescriptionEmphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing techniques used in selected readings, writing practice, editing and proofreading, research skills, and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.

Competency Areas HoursAnalysis of Writing Techniques Used in Selected Readings Class 5Writing Practice D.Lab 0Editing and Proofreading P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Research Skills Credit 5Oral Presentation SkillsPrerequisite: Prerequisite: ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE

admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

Corequisite:

MAT 103 – Algebraic Concepts

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts and operations which can be applied to the study of algebra. Course content emphasizes: basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.

Competency Areas HoursBasic Mathematical Concepts Class 5Basic Algebraic Concepts D.Lab 0Intermediate Algebraic Concepts P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 5Prerequisite: MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE

admission score levels Corequisite:

SCT 100 – Introduction to Microcomputers

Course DescriptionIntroduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.

Competency Areas HoursComputer Terminology Class 1Introduction to the Windows Environment D.Lab 4Introduction to Internet P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Introduction to Word Processing Credit 3

Introduction to SpreadsheetsIntroduction to DatabasesIntroduction to Presentation Graphics

Prerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology

Course DescriptionFocuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include: medical terms describing the human body and structure and function of the human body.

Competency Areas HoursMedical Terms Describing the Human Body Class 5Structure and Function of the Human Body D.Lab 0

P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Credit 5

Prerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

AHS 104 - Introduction to Health Care

Course DescriptionIntroduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control, and blood/air-borne pathogens.

Competency Areas HoursBlood/Air-Borne Pathogens Class 2Infection Control D.Lab 0Vital Signs P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Basic Emergency Care/First Aid and Triage Credit 3Basic Life Support/CPRPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

AHS 109 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

Course Description

Competency Areas HoursWord Origins (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes) Class 3Word Building D.Lab 0Abbreviations and Symbols P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Terminology Related to the Human Anatomy Credit 3Reading Medical Orders and Reports

AHS 156 - Health Science Physics

Course Description

This course introduces the student to the basic laws of physics, with specific applications for health science students. Topics include: Basic Newtonian mechanics, static and dynamic fluid concepts, heat and temperature, medical imaging techniques that utilize electromagnetic radiation and sound, basic principles of waves, light, and sound, basic principles of electricity and magnetism, and electrical safety.

Competency Areas Hours

Newtonian Mechanics Class 5Static and dynamic fluid concepts D. Lab 0Heat and Temperature P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Principles of EMR and sound as they are applied to medical imaging techniques Credit 5Electricity and Magnetism Electrical Safety

Prerequisite: MAT 103Corequisite:

AHS 157 - Health Sciences Chemistry

Course DescriptionProvides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement and units, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, organic and biochemistry. Competency Areas

Hours

Measurement and Units Class 4Atomic Structure D. Lab 3Chemical Bonding P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Physical States of Matter Credit 5Nomenclature Stoichiometry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry

Prerequisite: MAT 103Corequisite:

ECH XXX – Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy

Course DescriptionIntroduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of 12 lead EKG and heart sounds. As a study of the anatomy, physiology, structural relationships, and the pathophysiology of the human heart and vascular system, the course concentrates on specialized terminology, cardiac and vascular anatomy, and electrophysiology. Topics include: heart anatomy, circulatory system, heart electrical system, heart layers, physical heart defects, electrocardiograph, preparation for an echocardiogram, and physical principles and pathophysiology of heart sounds. Laboratory experiences will be provided.

Competency Areas HoursHeart Anatomy Class 2Circulatory System D.Lab 4Heart Electrical System P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Heart Layers Credit 4Physical Heart DefectsElectrocardiographPreparation for an Echocardiogram

Physical Principles and Pathophysiology of Heart SoundsPrerequisite: Program AdmissionCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Course DescriptionIntroduces the basic principles and applications of physical assessment and echocardiographic procedures. Topics include: introduction to measurements: chamber dimensions, velocities, systole, and diastole; patient and equipment skills; physical principles: heart sounds; echocardiography: basic echo views, parasternal, apical, sub-xyphoid, and suprasternal; and tomographic anatomy.

Competency Areas HoursIntroduction to Measurements: Chamber Dimensions, Velocities, Systole, and Diastole

Class 3

Patient and Equipment Skills D.Lab 2Physical Principles: Heart Sounds P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Echocardiography: Basic Echo Views, Parasternal, Apical, Sub-xyphoid, and Suprasternal

Credit 4

Tomographic AnatomyPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Course DescriptionProvides an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and therapy. Includes an introduction of the cardiac catheterization lab. Topics include: x-ray therapy, safety, positioning, coronary arteriography, pharmacology, and invasive cardiac measurements and calculations.

Competency Areas HoursX-Ray Therapy Class 3Safety D.Lab 2Positioning P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Coronary Arteriography Credit 4PharmacologyInvasive Cardiac Measurements and CalculationsPrerequisite: Program AdmissionCorequisite:

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics I

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Emphasis will be placed on basic ultrasound physics, transducer construction, operation and characteristics, artifacts and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include: sound properties, sound units, sound measurements, ultrasound transducers, imaging instruments, ultrasound machine adjustable parameters, and display modes.

Competency Areas HoursSound Properties Class 3Sound Units D.Lab 0Sound Measurements P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Ultrasound Transducers Credit 3Imaging InstrumentsUltrasound Machine Adjustable ParametersDisplay ModesPrerequisite: Program admission

ECH XXX – Professional Development

Course DescriptionThe purpose of the Case Study is to provide the opportunity for review and reinforcement of theoretical concepts with an evaluation of Echocardiography. The purpose of the Journal Review is to allow the student to study the current formats and methods of professional articles/presentations of echocardiography. Students will be asked to prepare and present interesting case studies to include clinical history, normal anatomy, clinical laboratory test modalities, protocols, techniques and findings. Topics include: identification of resources, literature review, formatting according to audience, citation of sources, written presentation skills, and oral presentation skills. Emphasis is placed on professional growth and preparation to enter the field of echocardiography as a contributing member.

Competency Areas HoursIdentification of Resources Class 0Literature Review D.Lab 2Formatting According to Audience P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Citation of Sources Credit 1Written Presentation SkillsOral Presentation SkillsPrerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare, Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive

Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular FundamentalsCorequisite:

CVT XXX – Electrophysiology II

Course DescriptionIntroduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of cardiac exercise tolerance testing and Holter monitoring. Topics include: exercise physiology, stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Competency Areas HoursExercise Physiology Class 1Stress Testing D.Lab 2Holter Monitoring P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Cardiac Pacemakers Credit 2Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

Prerequisite: Electrophysiology ICorequisite:

ECH XXX - Cardiovascular Advanced Hemodynamics

Course DescriptionThe student is introduced to various forms of invasive monitoring. Various forms of invasive access are studied, including right and left heart catheterization, arterial line setups, and appropriate care. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Topics include: hemodynamics, aseptic technique, and infection control.


Hemodynamics Class 3Aseptic Technique D.Lab 0Infection Control P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 3Prerequisite: Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular FundamentalsCorequisite: Electrophysiology II

CVT XXX – Cardiovascular Pathophysiology

Course DescriptionAn overview of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include: biochemistry of the cardiac muscle, conduction system, electrocardiogram, pathophysiology of acquired diseases, embryological development, and pathophysiology of congenital diseases

Competency Areas HoursBiochemistry of the Cardiac Muscle Class 3Conduction System D.Lab 0Electrocardiogram P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Pathophysiology of Acquired Diseases Credit 3Embryological DevelopmentPathophysiology of Congenital DiseasesPrerequisite: Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive

Cardiovascular FundamentalsCorequisite: Electrophysiology II

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics II

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Topics include: Doppler instruments, performance and safety, and artifacts.

Competency Areas HoursDoppler Instruments Class 2Performance and Safety D.Lab 0Artifacts P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 2Prerequisite: Sonographic Physics ICorequisite:

ECH 131 – Echocardiography 1

Course DescriptionThis course develops basic imaging skills by imaging normal hearts in the echocardiography lab. Topics include: role of the noninvasive cardiovascular technologist, echocardiographic examination, basic quantification calculations, professional conduct, and ethics.

Competency Areas HoursRole of the Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technologist Class 2Echocardiographic Examination D.Lab 4Basic Quantification Calculations P.Lab/O.B.I. 6Professional Conduct Credit 6EthicsPrerequisite: Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive

Cardiovascular fundamentalsCorequisite: Echocardiogaphy Clinical 1

ECH XXX – Echocardiography Clinical 1

Course DescriptionIntroduces the clinical environment by assisting the technologist in the echocardiography lab in patient preparation and imaging and in acquiring electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, stress testing, and pacemaker checks. Students will participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed 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 Doppler, CW and color; and observation of TEE and stress echo.

Competency Areas HoursClinical Environment Class 0Recording Medical Information D.Lab 0Patient Preparation for Noninvasive Cardiovascular Treatment P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Medical Ethics Credit 8Performance of Basic Normal Echo under GuidanceProper Positioning Doppler, CW and ColorObservation of TEE and Stress EchoPrerequisite: Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive

Cardiovascular FundamentalsCorequisite: Echocardiography 1

ECH 135 – Echocardiography 2

Course DescriptionThis course utilizes the fundamentals to evaluate acquired disease states. It incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography. Topics include: cardiac chamber studies, hemodynamic correlates, valvular heart disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, pericardial diseases, cardiac masses, and diseases of the aorta.

Competency Areas HoursCardiac Chamber Studies Class 2Hemodynamic Correlates D.Lab 4Valvular Heart Disease P.Lab/O.B.I. 6Coronary Heart Disease Credit 6CardiomyopathiesPericardial DiseasesCardiac MassesDiseases of the AortaPrerequisite: Echocardiogaphy 1Corequisite: Echocardiogaphy Clinical 2


Course DescriptionProvides hands-on experience in performing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures with emphasis on instrumentation and development of clinical techniques. Topics include: policies and procedures, echocardiographic instrumentation, recording patient information, patient preparation, and performing echocardiographic examinations.

Competency Areas HoursPolicies and Procedures Class 0Echocardiographic Instrumentation D.Lab 0

Recording Patient Information P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Patient Preparation Credit 8Performing Echocardiographic ExaminationsPrerequisite: Echocardiography Clinical 1Corequisite: Echocardiography 2

ECH XXX – Echocardiography 3 (Pediatric)

Course DescriptionThis course offers an introduction to congenital heart disease with instruction on transducer selection, patient care, surgical repair and palliative procedures. Topics include: cyanotic lesions, shunt lesions, sedation, transducer selection, Doppler color flow imaging, research methods, statistics, and quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on the latest modalities and specialties of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic study.

Competency Areas HoursCyanotic Lesions Class 4Shunt Lesions D.Lab 2Sedation P.Lab/O.B.I. 6Transducer Selection Credit 6Doppler Color Flow ImagingResearch MethodsStatisticsQuality ImprovementPrerequisite: Echocardiography 2Corequisite: Echocardiography Clinical 3


Course DescriptionProvides hands-on experience in the clinical setting with an emphasis placed on the development of clinical techniques employed to obtain meaningful data. Continued participation by the student will progressively lead to the student performing diagnostic procedures with less assistance but under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed sonographer. Topics include: echocardiographic instrumentation, logging and reporting information, preparation for echocardiographic examinations, medical ethics, and performing echocardiographic procedures. Students may do a brief rotation through an invasive cardiology lab, pediatric lab and/or vascular lab.

Competency Areas HoursEchocardiographic Instrumentation Class 0Logging and Reporting Information D.Lab 0Preparation for Echocardiographic Examinations P.Lab/O.B.I. 24Medical Ethics Credit 8Performing Echocardiographic ProceduresPrerequisite: Echocardiography Clinical 2Corequisite: Echocardiography 3

ECH – XXX Comprehensive Registry Review

Course DescriptionThis course will be an overall review of Echocardiography to include demonstration of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac physiology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics/physics in the different types of cardiac disease/dysfunctions. Also included will be a review of clinical non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures, laboratory values, pharmacology and test validation and measurements. Emphasis is placed on reviewing information so that the student will successfully pass the ARDMS and/or CCI certification examinations.

Competency Areas HoursCase Studies Class 1Mock Registries D.Lab 0

P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Credit 2

Prerequisite: Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy, Non-invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Echocardiography 1, 2 & 3, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Corequisite: Echocardiogaphy Clinical 4

Curriculum ModelSuggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculums for Echocardiography, Diploma program are set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the programs is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Echocardiography, DiplomaSuggested Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code Occupational Course Title

ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

ENG 101 English 5 0 0 5 5MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 0 0 5 5

EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 0 0 3 3


Second Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 156 Health Sciences Physics 5 0 0 5 5AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology 5 0 0 5 5AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3


Third Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 3 0 0 3 3AHS 102 Drug Calculation & Administration 3 0 0 3 3SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3AHS 157 Health Sciences Chemistry 4 3 0 7 5


Fourth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

CVT XX Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4CVT XXX Non-invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

CVT XXX Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4


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State Board Approved Echocardiography CurriculumCurrent and Proposed Changes

Degree

Program Title: Echocardiography, Degree

Program Description:The Echocardiography, Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses that provide educational opportunities to individuals in didactic and clinical environments that will enable them to obtain skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to graduate and become successful entry-level Echocardiographers. Echocardiography is an allied health profession specifically concerning the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac diseases. The profession requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. An echocardiographer performs examinations at the request or under direct supervision of a physician, is proficient in the use of analytical equipment, and provides a foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis can be made. Echocardiographers use high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual pictures of the heart and related vasculature. The images are evaluated by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Course work includes sonographic physics, sonographic identification of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the heart, journal and case reviews, and a comprehensive registry review.

Program graduates are expected to be able to perform appropriate cardiac procedures including, but not limited to, two dimensional B-Mode imaging, color flow Doppler, and spectral Doppler, M-Mode, electrocardiography, and exercise stress testing. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, natural sciences or mathematics, computer literacy. Program graduates receive an Echocardiography, Associate Degree. They are eligible to sit for the national certification examinations administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registry in Cardiology and are employable as entry-level Echocardiographers.

Core Course(a) General Core Courses

Course Code General Core Course Title

ClassHours

D/Lab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

ENG 191 Composition & Rhetoric I 5 0 0 5 5ENG 193 Composition & Rhetoric II 5 0 0 5 5SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5 0 0 5 5MAT 191 College Algebra 5 0 0 5 5PHY 190 Introductory Physics 4 3 0 7 5PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology 5 0 0 5 5

CHM 191 Chemistry I 5 0 0 5 5


(b) Occupational Courses


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3BIO 193 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 0 5 5BIO 194 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 0 5 5AHS 102 Drug Calculation & Administration 3 0 0 3 3AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 4AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 3 0 0 3 3

CVT XXX Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

CVT XXX Non-invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

CVT XXX Invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4
















(c) Occupational Specialization Courses

Course Code Course Title

ClassHours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

N/A

Minimum Required Hours:

d) Program Final Exit PointEchocardiography, Degree

e) Credits Required for Graduation139 minimum quarter-hour credits required for graduation

Proposed courses in the Echocardiography, Degree

ENG 191 - Composition and Rhetoric I

Course DescriptionExplores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include: writing analysis and practice, revision, and research.

Competency Areas HoursWriting Analysis and Practice Class 5Revision D.Lab 0Research P.Lab/O.B.I. 0 Credit 5Prerequisite: Program admission level language competency or ENG 098Corequisite:

ENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II

Course DescriptionEmphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature and practice various modes of writing. Topics include: reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.

Competency Areas HoursReading and Analysis of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama Class 5Research D.Lab 0Writing about Literature P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 5Prerequisite: ENG 191 with C or betterCorequisite:

SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech

Course DescriptionIntroduces the fundamentals of oral communication. Topics include: selection and organization of materials, preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations, and analysis of ideas presented by others.

Competency Areas HoursSelection and Organization of Materials Class 5Preparation and Delivery of Individual and Group Presentations D.Lab 0Analysis of Ideas Presented by Others P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 5Prerequisite: Program admission level language competency or ENG 098Corequisite:

PHY 190 Introductory Physics

Course Description

Introduces the student to the basic laws of physics. Topics include: Newtonian mechanics, fluids, heat, light and optics, sound, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.

Competency Areas HoursNewtonian Mechanics Class 4Fluids D.Lab 3Heat P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Light and Optics Credit 5SoundElectricity and MagnetismModern PhysicsNewtonian MechanicsPrerequisite: MAT 191 or MAT 196Corequisite:

SCT 100 – Introduction to Microcomputers

Course DescriptionIntroduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.

Competency Areas HoursComputer Terminology Class 1Introduction to the Windows Environment D.Lab 4Introduction to Internet P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Introduction to Word Processing Credit 3Introduction to SpreadsheetsIntroduction to DatabasesIntroduction to Presentation GraphicsPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

PSY 191 Introductory Psychology

Course DescriptionEmphasizes the basics of psychology. Topics include: science of psychology; social environments; life stages; physiology and behavior; personality; emotions and motives; conflicts, stress, and anxiety; abnormal behavior; and perception, learning, and intelligence.

Competency Areas HoursScience of Psychology Class 5Social Environments D.Lab 0Life Stages P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Physiology and Behavior Credit 5PersonalityEmotions and MotivesConflicts, Stress, and AnxietyAbnormal BehaviorPerception, Learning, and IntelligencePrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

BIO 193 - Anatomy and Physiology I

Course DescriptionIntroduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures and physiological processes. Topics include: body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, and the urinary system. Laboratory experience supports classroom learning.

Competency Areas HoursBody Organization Class 4Cell Structure and Functions D.Lab 3Tissue Classifications P.Lab/O.B.I. 0The Integumentary System Credit 5The Skeletal SystemThe Muscular SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Digestive SystemThe Urinary SystemPrerequisite: Provisional admissionCorequisite:

BIO 194 - Anatomy and Physiology II

Course DescriptionContinues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include: the reproductive system, the cardiovascular system, the blood and lymphatic systems, the nervous and sensory systems, the endocrine system, and the immune system. Laboratory experience supports classroom learning.

Competency Areas HoursThe Reproductive System Class 4The Cardiovascular System D.Lab 3The Blood and Lymphatic Systems P.Lab/O.B.I. 0The Nervous and Sensory Systems Credit 5The Endocrine SystemThe Immune SystemPrerequisite: BIO 193Corequisite:

AHS 104 - Introduction to Health Care

Course DescriptionIntroduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control, and blood/air-borne pathogens.

Competency Areas HoursBlood/Air-Borne Pathogens Class 2Infection Control D.Lab 0Vital Signs P.Lab/O.B.I. 3Basic Emergency Care/First Aid and Triage Credit 3Basic Life Support/CPRPrerequisite: Provisional admission

Corequisite:

AHS 109 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

Course Description

Competency Areas HoursWord Origins (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes) Class 3Word Building D.Lab 0Abbreviations and Symbols P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Terminology Related to the Human Anatomy Credit 3Reading Medical Orders and Reports

ECH XXX – Electrophysiology and Cardiac AnatomyCourse Description

Introduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of 12 lead EKG and heart sounds. As a study of the anatomy, physiology, structural relationships, and the pathophysiology of the human heart and vascular system, the course concentrates on specialized terminology, cardiac and vascular anatomy, and electrophysiology. Topics include: heart anatomy, circulatory system, heart electrical system, heart layers, physical heart defects, electrocardiograph, preparation for an echocardiogram, and physical principles and pathophysiology of heart sounds. Laboratory experiences will be provided.


Heart Anatomy Class 2Circulatory System D. Lab 4Heart Electrical System P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Heart Layers Credit 4Physical Heart DefectsElectrocardiographPreparation for an EchocardiogramPhysical Principles and Pathophysiology of Heart Sounds

CVT XXX – Noninvasive Cardiovascular FundamentalsCourse Description

Introduces the basic principles and applications of physical assessment and echocardiographic procedures. Topics include: introduction to measurements: chamber dimensions, velocities, systole, and diastole; patient and equipment skills; physical principles: heart sounds; echocardiography: basic echo views, parasternal, apical, sub-xyphoid, and suprasternal; and tomographic anatomy.


Introduction to Measurements: Chamber Dimensions, Velocities, Systole, and Diastole

Class 3

Patient and Equipment Skills D. Lab 2Physical Principles: Heart Sounds P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Echocardiography: Basic Echo Views, Parasternal, Apical, Sub-xyphoid, and Suprasternal

Credit 4

Tomographic Anatomy

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite:

CVT XXX – Invasive Cardiovascular FundamentalsCourse Description

Provides an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and therapy. Includes an introduction of the cardiac catheterization lab. Topics include: x-ray therapy, safety, positioning, coronary arteriography, pharmacology, and invasive cardiac measurements and calculations.


X-Ray Therapy Class 3Safety D. Lab 2Positioning P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Coronary Arteriography Credit 4PharmacologyInvasive Cardiac Measurements and Calculations

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite:

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics I

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Emphasis will be placed on basic ultrasound physics, transducer construction, operation and characteristics, artifacts and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include: sound properties, sound units, sound measurements, ultrasound transducers, imaging instruments, ultrasound machine adjustable parameters, and display modes.

Competency Areas HoursSound Properties Class 3Sound Units D.Lab 0Sound Measurements P.Lab/O.B.I. 0Ultrasound Transducers Credit 3Imaging InstrumentsUltrasound Machine Adjustable ParametersDisplay ModesPrerequisite: Program admissionCorequisite:

ECH XXX – Professional DevelopmentCourse Description

The purpose of the Case Study is to provide the opportunity for review and reinforcement of theoretical concepts with an evaluation of Echocardiography. The purpose of the Journal Review is to allow the student to study the current formats and methods of professional articles/presentations of echocardiography. Students will be asked to prepare and present interesting case studies to include clinical history, normal anatomy, clinical laboratory test modalities, protocols, techniques and findings. Topics include: identification of resources, literature review, formatting according to audience, citation of sources, written presentation skills, and oral presentation skills. Emphasis is placed on professional growth and preparation to enter the field of echocardiography as a contributing member.


Identification of Resources Class 0Literature Review D. Lab 2

Formatting According to Audience P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Citation of Sources Credit 1Written Presentation SkillsOral Presentation Skills

Prerequisite:

Introduction to Healthcare, Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Corequisite:

StandardCVT XXX – Electrophysiology IICourse Description

Introduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of cardiac exercise tolerance testing and Holter monitoring. Topics include: exercise physiology, stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.


Exercise Physiology Class 1Stress Testing D. Lab 2Holter Monitoring P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Cardiac Pacemakers Credit 2Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

Prerequisite:

Electrophysiology I

Corequisite:

StandardECH XXX- Cardiovascular Advanced Hemodynamics Course Description

The student is introduced to various forms of invasive monitoring. Various forms of invasive access are studied, including right and left heart catheterization, arterial line setups, and appropriate care. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Topics include: hemodynamics, aseptic technique, and infection control.


Hemodynamics Class 3Aseptic Technique D. Lab 0Infection Control P. Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 3

Prerequisite:

Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Corequisite: Electrophysiology II

CVT XXX – Cardiovascular PathophysiologyCourse Description

An overview of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include: biochemistry of the cardiac muscle, conduction system, electrocardiogram, pathophysiology of acquired diseases, embryological development, and pathophysiology of congenital diseases


Biochemistry of the Cardiac Muscle Class 3Conduction System D. Lab 0Electrocardiogram P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Pathophysiology of Acquired Diseases Credit 3Embryological DevelopmentPathophysiology of Congenital Diseases

Prerequisite:

Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Corequisite: Electrophysiology II

DMS XXX – Sonographic Physics II

Course DescriptionIntroduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Topics include: Doppler instruments, performance and safety, and artifacts.

Competency Areas HoursDoppler Instruments Class 2Performance and Safety D.Lab 0Artifacts P.Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 2Prerequisite: Sonographic Physics ICorequisite:

ECH XXX – Echocardiography 1Course Description

This course develops basic imaging skills by imaging normal hearts in the echocardiography lab. Topics include: role of the noninvasive cardiovascular technologist, echocardiographic examination, basic quantification calculations, professional conduct, and ethics.


Role of the Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technologist Class 2Echocardiographic Examination D. Lab 4Basic Quantification Calculations P. Lab/O.B.I. 6Professional Conduct Credit 6Ethics

Prerequisite:

Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals


ECH XXX – Echocardiography Clinical 1Course Description

Introduces the clinical environment by assisting the technologist in the echocardiography lab in patient preparation and imaging and in acquiring electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, stress testing, and pacemaker checks. Students will participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed 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 Doppler, CW and color; and observation of TEE and stress echo.


Clinical Environment Class 0Recording Medical Information D. Lab 0Patient Preparation for Noninvasive Cardiovascular Treatment P. Lab/O.B.I. 24Medical Ethics Credit 8Performance of Basic Normal Echo under GuidanceProper Positioning Doppler, CW and ColorObservation of TEE and Stress Echo

Prerequisite:

Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Corequisite: Echocardiography 1

ECH XXX – Echocardiography 2Course Description

This course utilizes the fundamentals to evaluate acquired disease states. It incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography. Topics include: cardiac chamber studies, hemodynamic correlates, valvular heart disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, pericardial diseases, cardiac masses, and diseases of the aorta.


Cardiac Chamber Studies Class 2Hemodynamic Correlates D. Lab 4Valvular Heart Disease P. Lab/O.B.I. 6Coronary Heart Disease Credit 6CardiomyopathiesPericardial DiseasesCardiac MassesDiseases of the Aorta

Prerequisite: Echocardiogaphy 1



Provides hands-on experience in performing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures with emphasis on instrumentation and development of clinical techniques. Topics include: policies and procedures, echocardiographic instrumentation, recording patient information, patient preparation, and performing echocardiographic examinations.


Policies and Procedures Class 0Echocardiographic Instrumentation D. Lab 0Recording Patient Information P. Lab/O.B.I. 24Patient Preparation Credit 8Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

Prerequisite:

Echocardiography Clinical 1


ECH XXX – Echocardiography 3 (Pediatric)Course Description

This course offers an introduction to congenital heart disease with instruction on transducer selection, patient care, surgical repair and palliative procedures. Topics include: cyanotic lesions, shunt lesions, sedation, transducer selection, Doppler color flow imaging, research methods, statistics, and quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on the latest modalities and specialties of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic study.


Cyanotic Lesions Class 2Shunt Lesions D. Lab 4Sedation P. Lab/O.B.I. 6Transducer Selection Credit 6Doppler Color Flow ImagingResearch MethodsStatisticsQuality Improvement

Prerequisite:

Echocardiography 2

Corequisite: Echocardiography Clinical 3


Provides hands-on experience in the clinical setting with an emphasis placed on the development of clinical techniques employed to obtain meaningful data. Continued participation by the student will progressively lead to the student performing diagnostic procedures with less assistance but under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed sonographer. Topics include: echocardiographic instrumentation, logging and reporting information, preparation for echocardiographic examinations, medical ethics, and performing echocardiographic procedures. Students may do a brief rotation through an invasive cardiology lab, pediatric lab and/or vascular lab.


Echocardiographic Instrumentation Class 0Logging and Reporting Information D. Lab 0Preparation for Echocardiographic Examinations P. Lab/O.B.I. 24Medical Ethics Credit 8Performing Echocardiographic Procedures

Prerequisite:



ECH XXX – Comprehensive Registry ReviewCourse Description

This course is an overall review of Echocardiography which includes demonstration of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac physiology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics/physics in the different types of cardiac disease/dysfunctions. Clinical noninvasive cardiac diagnostic procedures, laboratory values, pharmacology and test validation and measurements will also be reviewed. Topics include: case studies and mock registries. Emphasis is placed on reviewing information to prepare the student to pass the ARDMS and/or CCI certification examinations.


Case Studies Class 1Mock Registries D. Lab 0

P. Lab/O.B.I. 3Credit 2

Prerequisite:

Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals, Echocardiography 1, 2 and 3, Invasive Cardiovascular Fundamentals

Corequisite: Echocardiography Clinical 4


This course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Clinical Echo 3. By the end of this rotation, the student will perform all echocardiography procedures independently with the supervision of an appropriately credentialed sonographer. This course provides a culminating clinical setting experience which allows students to synthesize information and procedural instruction provided throughout the program. Emphasis is placed on skill level improvements and final completion of all required clinical competencies presented in previous courses and practiced in previous clinical vascular courses. Topics include: scanning, documentation of pathologies, patient and equipment skills, current literature, professionalism, and ethical behavior.


Scanning Class 0Documentation of Pathologies D. Lab 0Patient and Equipment Skills P. Lab/O.B.I. 36Current Literature Credit 12ProfessionalismEthical Behavior

Prerequisite:


Corequisite: Comprehensive Registry Review

Appendix B Curriculum ModelSuggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for the Echocardiography, degree program is set up on the quarter system. Technical colleges may implement the program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites

Suggested Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code Course Name

Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 191 Composition & Rhetoric I 5 0 0 5 5MAT 191 College Algebra 5 0 0 5 5PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology 5 0 0 5 5SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3

Total 15 0 0 15 15Second Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

ENG 193 Composition & Rhetoric II 5 0 0 5 5PHY 190 Introductory Physics 4 3 0 7 5BIO 193 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 0 5 5

CHM 191 Inorganic Chemistry 5 0 0 5 5Total 14 10 0 22 18

Third Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 3 0 0 3 3AHS 102 Drug Calculation & Administration 3 0 0 3 3SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5 0 0 5 5BIO 194 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 0 5 5

Total 12 3 0 13 13

Fourth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab Hour

s

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3CVT XXX Electrophysiology & Cardiac Anatomy 2 4 0 6 4

CVT XXX Non-invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4CVT XXX Invasive Cardiovascular fundamentals 3 2 0 5 4

Total 10 8 3 21 15

Fifth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics I 3 0 0 3 3ECH XXX Professional Development 0 2 0 2 1CVT XXX Electrophysiology II 1 2 0 3 2ECH XXX Cardiovascular Advanced Hemodynamics 108 3 0 0 3 3CVT XXX Cardiovascular Pathophysiology 3 0 0 3 3

Total 10 4 0 14 12

Sixth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

DMS XXX Sonographic Physics II 2 0 0 2 2ECH XXX Echocardiography I 2 4 6 12 6ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical I 0 0 24 24 8

Total 4 4 30 38 16

Seventh Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

ECH XXX Echocardiography II 2 4 6 12 6ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical II 0 0 24 24 8

Total 2 4 30 36 14

Eighth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

ECH XXX Echocardiography III 2 4 6 12 6ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical III 0 0 24 24 8

Total 2 4 30 36 14

Ninth Quarter


Class Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/OBI

Hours


Credit Hours

ECH XXX Comprehensive Registry Review 1 0 3 4 2ECH XXX Echocardiography Clinical IV 0 0 36 36 12

Total 1 0 39 40 14

Appendix CEchocardiography, diploma and degree

Suggested Equipment List

1. One ultrasound machine per 3 studentsA. Transducers

1. Multiple ranging from 2.5 – 5 MHz Cardiac2. Cardiac specific software and hardware

3. Continuous Wave Doppler4. M-Mode5. ECG6. VCR or Digital Recorder7. Color Doppler

2. Image recording system-minimum of one per ultrasound machineA. VCR and/or B. Thermal imager and/orC. Film cassette (dark room or film processing required) and/orD. CD and/orE. Electronic picture archival computer system (PACS) and/orF. Color printer and/orG. Radiographic laser printer (may require dark room)

3. GelA. Sterile and Non-sterile

4. Gel warmer5. Stand-off pads6. Transducer cleaner7. Transducer covers 8. Gloves

A. Latex, non-latexB. Powder, non-powderC. Sterile, non-sterile

9. Linens and gowns10. Stretchers/tables with echo cutout mattress or table (one per ultrasound machine)

11. Sterile trays for use with interventional sonography or component supplies 16. View boxes17. Sharps boxes18. Lockable storage cabinets19. Anatomic models

A. Torso including organsB. Cross-sectional models C. Other models

20. Charts and graphs21. Ergonomic devices22. Variable incandescent lighting23. Privacy curtains24. Image projection system (VCR/TV, CD, laser disc, Internet, teleradiology,

ELMO or equivalent, DVD)12. Separate VCR viewing station with high quality freeze frame25. One computer per faculty member with Internet capability26. Faculty and classroom laser printers27. Sonographic resource library28. Lockable file cabinet for student records

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite:

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