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Course: |
DMS 246
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Title: | Adult Echo Scan Lab |
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Long Title: | Adult Echocardiography Scan Lab |
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Course Description: | Prepares the adult echocardiography student for ultrasound internship with an emphasis on cardiac ultrasound scanning. Ergonomics, applied instrumentation, image optimization, and history for cardiac integration will be covered as well. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 5/19/14 AW |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Demonstrate proper instrumentation and image optimization.
2. Apply proper ergonomics while scanning.
3. Perform adult echo scans on available volunteer anatomy.
4. Integrate simulated presenting symptoms into the scan protocol.
5. Demonstrate appropriate sonographic measurements.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Proper Scanning Techniques
a. Instrumentation
b. Ergonomics
c. Protocols
d. Standard Measurements
II. Scanning
a. Parasternal
b. Apical
c. Subcostal
d. Suprasternal
III. Simulated Pathology
a. Scan Adaptation
b. Integrating Clinical Findings
c. Proper Measurements
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