ECH 111 — Echocardiography Techniques I

This course introduces the fundamental skills and principles needed to perform echocardiography including technologist and patient safety. Topics include the standard two dimensional (2D) cardiac views and M-mode evaluations. Emphasis is placed on cardiac anatomy, cardiovascular physiology, cardiac disease and its effect on the heart, and the study of basic cardiovascular pharmacology.

Prerequisites: BIO 120, DMS 107