ECHO 100 — Introduction to Echo and Vascular — 2.0
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Introduction to the field of Echocardiography and Vascular Technology with emphasis on the role of these career pathways. Stresses the importance of professionalism, ethical behavior, and communications. Career opportunities, credentialing, program and health science student handbooks will be reviewed. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 112, 125.
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ECHO 112 — Vascular Fundamentals — 4.0
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This course is an introduction to basic vascular anatomy of the lower and upper extremities, abdomen, visceral organs and cerebral vasculature with emphasis on the physiology of these systems. An introduction to the concepts essential for the performance and interpretation of vascular exams is also included. Laboratory experience is required. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 100, 125.
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ECHO 116 — Acute Coronary Syndrome — 1.0
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A study of the nation's number one killer in its acute phase. Pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. The stable versus the unstable patient. Vulnerable plaque types. STEMI versus NSTEMI patient presentations. The national door to balloon initiative. 12 lead EKG recognition of the signs of ischemia/infarct patterns. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ECHO program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 117 — Cardiovascular Pharm 1 — 1.0
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Introduction to cardiovascular pharmacology. A review of control of heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac output and the common drug groups employed to manipulate these parameters. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ECHO program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 122 — Vascular Procedures I — 4.0
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This course introduces students to the basic vascular procedures used to assess the lower and upper extremities, abdomen, visceral organs and cerebral vasculature with emphasis on the ultrasonic examinations of these systems. Instrumentation commonly used in the vascular laboratory is also presented. Laboratory experiences are required. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 135.
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ECHO 125 — Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I — 5.0
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This course emphasizes ultrasound physics, the physics of waves, sound transmission, attenuation, pulse wave principles, transducer and ultrasound systems operations. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 100, 112.
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ECHO 126 — Hemodynamics — 2.0
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Introduction to various forms of invasive monitoring. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Normal and pathologic examples are introduced. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ECHO program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 127 — Technical Skills/Reading Hemodynamics — 1.0
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Introduction to various forms of invasive monitoring. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Normal and pathologic examples are introduced. Supports concepts taught in ECHO 126. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ECHO 128 — Cardiovascular Pharm 2 — 1.0
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Continuation of ECHO 117 Intro to CV Pharm. Advanced Cardiac Life Support drugs are introduced. Pharmacy math is introduced. Pharmacy law is studied. Principles of IV therapy are introduced. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ECHO program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 129 — Technical Skills/Pharmacology — 1.0
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Supports ECHO 127 concepts. Case studies of patients during cardiac emergencies will be evaluated for appropriate drug selection. Pharmacy math calculations will be taught. IV therapy techniques will be taught. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ECHO program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 130 — Echo Fundamentals Lab — 1.0
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Introduction to the basic principles, anatomical identification, measurement and application of echocardiography. The anatomy, image assessment, hemodynamics and clinical applications of cardiac ultrasound are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to program.
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ECHO 131 — Core Concepts in Echo Vasc — 2.0
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The core concepts in cardiac and vascular imaging will be explored. Applications of blood flow and hemodynamic analysis using Doppler and imaging technologies. Review of current literature and standards documents will be conducted. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 136,138, 253.
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ECHO 133 — Echo Fundamentals — 4.0
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Introduction to the basic principles and application of the Doppler and echocardiographic procedures. The anatomy, image assessment, hemodynamics and clinical applications of cardiac ultrasound are emphasized. Laboratory experiences are provided. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 122, 135.
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ECHO 135 — Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II — 5.0
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This course is a continuation of the concepts introduced in ECHO 125. Ultrasound physics emphasizes the Doppler techniques, artifacts, bio utilizing instrumentation to investigate the principles of Doppler techniques and artifacts. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 122, 133.
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ECHO 136 — Comparative Imaging Analysis — 3.0
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The student will be exposed to normal anatomy and pathology cases that combine diagnostic medical sonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography. The student will gain an understanding of how diagnoses are made and patients are managed on the basis of findings from multiple imaging modalities. Prerequisite: Admission to the program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 131, 253, 254.
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ECHO 138 — Cardiovascular Physiology — 4.0
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This course is an advanced study of normal cardiovascular physiology presented in a series of physician lectures and lab demonstrations with applications in invasive and noninvasive cardiology. Prerequisite: BIOL& 241, 242. Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 131, 133.
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ECHO 139 — Surgical Asepsis — 1.0
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Surgical asepsis for health care providers. This class will prepare the student to create a sterile field. Gown and glove themselves and others. Procedural awareness of working in a sterile field will be developed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ECHO program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 140 — Technical Skills/Surgical Asepsis — 1.0
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This class supports ECHO 139. The skills of surgical asepsis and infection control are taught. Working in a sterile field and gowning and gloving are taught. Develop a surgical conscience. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ECHO program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 141 — Data Collection and Presentation — 3.0
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Students explore applications in medicine and develop the ability to use the microprocessor for word processing database management and statistical analysis. Principles of statistics are reviewed and applied through database management. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 142, 143.
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ECHO 142 — Echo Clinical Preparation — 4.0
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Students develop basic imaging skills by imaging normals within the SCC echocardiography laboratory. Clinical requirements are discussed and defined. The role and job description of the noninvasive cardiovascular technologist are evaluated. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 141, 143.
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ECHO 143 — Echo Clinical I — 6.0
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Students spend four weeks in a clinical setting. Two weeks are spent in an echocardiography laboratory assisting staff in patient preparation; imaging time is provided when appropriate. Two weeks are spent in a noninvasive electrophysiology laboratory performing ECGs, exercise tolerance testing, Holter monitoring and pacemaker checks under the direction of a staff technologist. Weekly clinical seminars are conducted with SCC staff. A clinical consciousness is developed with emphasis on professionalism, clinical rapport, medical ethics and patient care. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 141, 142.
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ECHO 213 — Electrocardiography — 3.0
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Students are introduced to the field of cardiovascular technology, basic cardiac anatomy; physiology and electrophysiology with emphasis on the performance and interpretation of the electrocardiogram. Laboratory experiences to support these concepts also are included. Prerequisite: Enrollment in noninvasive cardiovascular technology program or permission of instructor.
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ECHO 214 — Electrocardiography Lab — 1.0
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Introduction to the field of cardiovascular technology, basic cardiac anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology with emphasis on the performance and interpretation of the electrocardiogram. Laboratory experiences will support these concepts and provide simulated clinical situations and effective performance on the modality. Prerequisite: Admission to program.
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ECHO 251 — Echocardiography Clinical II — 6.0
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Students obtain hands-on experience in hospital and clinical environments. Development of clinical technique in the utilization of current echocardiographic instrumentation in the evaluation of acquired cardiovascular disease is emphasized. Students apply the principles of medical legal ethics and professionalism to the patient, physician and other members of the health team. Clinical case reports are required. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 253.
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ECHO 252 — Cardiovascular Pathophysiology — 1.0
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This course describes the pathophysiology of pulmonary diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: Completion of previous quarter.
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ECHO 253 — Echocardiography I — 6.0
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Students utilize the fundamentals presented in the first year of noninvasive cardiovascular technology to evaluate acquired cardiovascular testing with emphasis on the performance and interpretation of M-mode, two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography. Related physician lectures, clinical and laboratory experiences are presented. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 136, 138, 254.
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ECHO 254 — Technical Skills Echocardiography I — 2.0
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The student will develop basic skills in performing the Doppler Echo examination on student volunteers. All procedures are performed under the supervision of credentialed cardiac sonographers. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 253.
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ECHO 255 — Research Methods and Biostatistics — 3.0
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This course will discuss the basic principles of epidemiology and descriptive biostatistics as they apply to echocardiography and vascular technology. Topics include basic statistics, disease occurrence and recurrence, patterns and trends in a population, and interpretation of results. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 263, 264.
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ECHO 261 — Echocardiography Clinical III — 14.0
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Students utilize the skills learned and obtain advanced experience in hospital and clinical environments. Development of clinical technique in the utilization of current echocardiographic instrumentation in the evaluation of acquired cardiovascular disease is emphasized. Students apply the principles of medical legal ethics and professionalism to the patient, physician and other members of the health team. Clinical case reports are required. Prerequisite: Admission to program.
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ECHO 263 — Echocardiography II — 7.0
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A continued study of cardiac noninvasive diagnostics with emphasis on the new developments and specialty applications. This course includes the echocardiographic approach to congenital heart disease. Physician lectures are utilized. Students will present registry review topics. Statistics and research methods are utilized. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 261.
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ECHO 264 — Technical Skills Echo II — 2.0
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A continued study of cardiac noninvasive diagnostics with emphasis on the new developments and specialty applications. Laboratory experiences are provided in a clinical simulation format to develop the essential skills in the performance of the Doppler Echo imaging techniques. This course integrates the complete echocardiographic examination utilizing both fundamental and advanced techniques in a clinical simulation environment. Prerequisite: Admission to program and concurrent enrollment in ECHO 263.
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ECHO 273 — Echocardiography Clinical IV — 14.0
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Students practice clinical skills previously developed through active participation in a noninvasive cardiovascular laboratory. This full-time clinical internship is completed in an affiliated local or out-of-town hospital. Clinical skills necessary to the performance and evaluation of the M-mode, two-dimensional and Doppler Echocardiogram are emphasized. Written reports, review of current literature and attendance at conferences are required. Prerequisite: Admission to program.
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ECHO 299 — Independent Studies in Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology — 1.0-13.0 Credits
This course is designed for students wishing to complete specialized studies in the field of noninvasive cardiovascular technology. Objectives are developed jointly by the student and instructor. Credit hours are assigned according to the length of time required to complete the objectives. Credits are agreed upon at the time of enrollment. Students complete specialized clinical internships in pediatric echocardiography, color flow mapping or vascular technology. Prerequisite: Current enrollment or graduate of ECHO, or permission of instructor.
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