DMS 116C - Ultrasound Clinical 2/Cardiac

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Description:

This clinical course offers the student participation in the various steps involved in cardiac ultrasound examination of the patient. The student shares responsibility with the clinical instructor for scheduling, identifying and preparing the patient for examination. The student assures that patient preparation is properly followed for the given examination. Skills in scanning that have been developed in DMS 114C Cardiac Clinical 1 and DMS 104 Cardiac Ultrasound are further advanced. Skills in patient scanning and examination progression are developed. The student gains skill and confidence in presenting the case to the interpreting physician. (The student is assigned to a full-time clinical experience over six weeks.) This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

DMS 104, DMS 114C and PHY 127   

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Practicum

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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