Cardiovascular Sonography, BS

PSY 101     INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY This course offers students an engaging introduction to the essential topics in the field of psychology. Throughout this scientific study of human behavior and the mind, students will survey and gain insight into the history of the field of psychology, as well as explore current theories and issues in areas such as wellness, emotion, cognition, motivation, perception, consciousness, social and personality, and memory.

PSY 215     LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT The Lifespan perspective involves several basic contentions: development is life-long, multidimensional, multi-directional, plastic, historically embedded, multi-disciplinary and contextual. Three imperative developmental issues are explored: maturation and experience, continuity and discontinuity and stability and change. Students study how humans develop and how they become who they are.

Prerequisite: BIO 225 
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHE 101

Prerequisite: MAT 110

Prerequisites: MAT 110

This course explores basic anatomy and imaging techniques of the vascular system. Students begin performing carotid and lower extremity venous ultrasound examinations. This course incorporates lab sessions to perform basic imaging optimization skills by scanning and understanding the basic knobology of the ultrasound equipment. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, participation, quizzes, assignments, scanning assignments, and proficiency exams over the course of the semester. 

This course is explores basic anatomy and imaging techniques of the cardiac system. Students learn different basic cardiac images and optimization skills to achieve the best quality image. This course incorporates lab sessions to start basic imaging, and learning basic knobology of the ultrasound equipment. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, participation, quizzes, assignments, scanning assignments, and proficiency exams over the course of the semester. 

This course facilitates the student’s entry into diagnostic medical sonography. Students explore personal and professional values in relation to the healthcare setting. Students acquire skills to assist them with time management, building critical thinking skills, and the ability to professionally communicate in the field of sonography.

This course serves as an overview for all members of the health care delivery team. The focus is placed on the basic skills needed to perform quality patient care, relationships with other health care team members, patient safety and scope of practice for each profession, vital signs, HIPAA, infection control, invasive procedures and self-care. 

Prerequisites: SCI 200 or BIO 226

This course explores the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and imaging techniques of the Cardiac system. Students describe the different views needed for an echocardiogram and are able to recognize characteristics of normal valves by 2D, color Doppler and Doppler. Students correlate information learned didactically to scanning skills in the laboratory. 

Prerequisites: HPS 100, DMS 140, DMS 206, DMS 209, SCI 206, CVS 111

The laboratory course enhances and reinforces material taught didactically in CVS 220. Students learn scanning techniques in the laboratory on real-time ultrasound equipment. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, scanning assignments and proficiency exams over the course of the semester. Students learn how to perform all 2D images of an echocardiogram, color and Doppler. By the end of the lab course, the student is able to perform all components of a complete echocardiogram. 

Prerequisites: HPS 100, DMS 140, DMS 206, DMS 209, SCI 206, CVS 111

Students explore the anatomy, hemodynamics, physiology and pathophysiology of the vascular system. Students apply knowledge of disease processes. This course focuses on the sonographic appearances of various vascular examinations.

This laboratory course is utilized to enhance and reinforce material taught didactically in CVS 221. Students learn scanning techniques in the laboratory on real-time ultrasound equipment. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through scanning assignments and proficiency exams over the course of the semester. 

This course continues where DMS 206 leaves off. The following sonographic principles are covered: real-time imaging, pulse echo instrumentation, displays and image processing, dynamic range, harmonics and contrast agents, hemodynamics, Doppler principles, Doppler optimization, artifacts, quality assurance and bioeffects. 

Prerequisites: DMS 206

Beginning Healthcare Spanish

This course will provide basic knowledge of the Spanish language and Latino culture, and emphasize the importance of this knowledge as it relates to healthcare in the United States. The student will demonstrate an ability to express ideas and thoughts in Spanish using both verbal and nonverbal communication skills in a culturally competent manner. In addition, the student will develop strategies to continue acquiring proficiency with the Spanish language beyond this course.

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American Sign Language Basic Skills

This course presents practical communication skills needed for health professionals working with deaf clients. Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing information which is vital in the healthcare industry. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answering skills that would occur between healthcare professional and patient. Students will learn conversational strategies to help maintain a conversation with deaf patients. Students will appreciate the diversity of deaf people and their culture. Interaction activities will allow students to rehearse what they’ve learned.

This clinical course allows the student to experience the clinical setting firsthand. The student begins their first hands-on clinical experience by obtaining basic images of cardiac and vascular ultrasound images. The student is able to observe daily lab functions and a variety of patient care scenarios.

Prerequisites: DMS 306, CVS 220, CVS 220L, CVS 221, CVS 221L

Prerequisites: DMS 306, CVS 221, CVS 221L

Prerequisites: DMS 306, CVS 220, CVS 220L

In this course, students identify key parts of an EKG rhythm and the steps to interpreting a variety of cardiac rhythm strips. This course focuses on EKG theory and interpretation. The student learns how to perform an EKG on a patient, as well as identify basic rhythms and the components of an EKG. Students review case studies throughout this course. 

Prerequisites: CVS 220, CVS 220L

Students are assigned to the clinical setting to begin advancing their hands-on experience performing sonographic procedures and practice patient care skills. The student begins to develop skills to carry out sonographic examinations and gains the ability to recognize normal and abnormal sonographic patterns. The student works closely with their clinical preceptor, as well as other staff technologists. Students begin to perform examinations including transthoracic echocardiograms, carotid duplex, lower extremity venous and arterial duplex, upper extremity venous and arterial duplex, ankle/brachial indices and segmental arterial pressures. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, clinical logs and evaluations.

Prerequisites: CVS 310

Prerequisites: CVS 310

As a continuation of Clinical Practicum I, students continue to develop their sonography skills under the supervision of their clinical preceptor. The student more actively participates in examinations, daily lab functions, and patient care. In addition, students continue to perform examinations in cardiac and vascular sonography.

Prerequisites: CVS 281 

This course assists students in the transition from student sonographer to professional sonographer. Students will complete specialty registry exam reviews, assisting them in exam preparation. Additional topics such as resume writing, interview and negotiation skills, and financial planning are discussed throughout the course. 

Prerequisites: CVS 281, CVS 322, CVS 325

This course serves as an informative platform to update sonographers on the latest technologies of cardiovascular imaging. The course explores 3D ultrasound imaging modes, strain imaging, the latest heart and vascular interventional techniques and more. This course utilizes relevant journal articles and case studies to provide the sonographer with the most recent advancements in their field of study. 

Prerequisites: CVS 286 

Students must choose to take either:

HUM 210 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS: Introduction to Ethics introduces students to theories and practices of individual, communal and societal obligations. Moral inquiry in the course proceeds from a philosophical basis.

HUM 213 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF ETHICS: This course introduces students to theories and practices of individual, communal and societal obligations. Moral inquiry in the course proceeds from a philosophical basis, with an emphasis on varied professional codes of ethics in healthcare disciplines. Students will explore codes of ethics and how they relate to traditional Western philosophies.

Prerequisites: COM 101 and HUM 150 or HUM 152