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CVT 219 - Introduction to Ultrasound Imaging Systems

Institution:
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
Subject:
Cardiovascular Technology
Description:
Introduces the Cardiac Sonography student to a variety of ultrasound imaging systems. This emphasizes image optimization, storage and manipulation of data, programmatic reporting, and proper body mechanics of imaging. The imaging parameters covered include ultrasound principles of frequency, harmonics, dynamic range/compression, frame rate, focal zone, overall gain and time gain compensation (TGC). The importance of storing and manipulating data and programmatic reporting is addressed as students acquire diagnostic cardiac images - stored on the ultrasound system for interpretation. Students then create a programmatic report of each study to demonstrate their interpretative skills of the image findings. The use of proper body mechanics to prevent musculoskeletal strain injury (MSI) is also covered. The student is expected to create quality diagnostic images in accordance with the standards established by the American Society of Echocardiography. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 221 and 222 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 220 and 223.
Credits:
1.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
CVT 221 & CVT 222 & CVT 220 & CVT 223
Corequisites:
CVT 220, CVT 223
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Multiple
Notes:
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 780-2300
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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