BIOL478 — Clinical Echocardiography II
BIOL 478 - Clinical Echocardiography II BIOL 478 - Clinical Echocardiography II (13 credits) This course will describe 2-dimensional imaging principles and instrumentation, image storage and display, the Doppler effect, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler generation, spectral analysis and display, color flow imaging, image features and artifacts, quality assurance, bioeffects and safety, and will introduce students to newer technologies including contrast and tissue harmonics, Doppler tissue imaging, and power Doppler. The intent of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge for future professional growth. This course will discuss the scope of practice for sonographers, career advancement for sonographers, medical ethics, as well as registry exam preparation. This course will provide the student with new and challenging perspectives in the field of echocardiography through an independent project. During the Clinical Practicum, the students will apply previous didactic and clinical training to complete a quality echocardiographic examination. Students will be responsible for integrating echo data, preparing preliminary echo findings and delivering the report. Grade only. pring semester. Course Registration
Prerequisites: BIOL477