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  • DMSG 107: Principles of Cardiovascular Technology

    2.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This introductory course will expose the learner to cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Disease processes will be covered including atherosclerosis, electrical abnormalities and structural abnormalities. Presentation of a broad spectrum of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic procedures used to assess the cardiovascular system will be discussed including the appropriate application of sonographic techniques.
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  • DMSG 109: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This introductory course covers the anatomic, physiologic and hemodynamic functions of the cardiovascular system. Topics include the embryologic development of the cardiovascular system, anatomical and physiological characteristics, heart sounds, biophysics of the cardiac cell, cardiac pumping action and its regulation, cardiovascular hemodynamics, coronary blood flow, systemic and pulmonary circulations, and the control of regional circulation. Restricted to DMS students.
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  • DMSG 110: Abdominal Sonography-A&P, I&C I

    4.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    Human anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with emphasis on the organs in the abdomen and pelvic cavity; extensive study of the disease processes and physiological alterations; sonographic methods to visualize adult and pediatric abdomens; normal variants, congenital anomalies, physiology, and related laboratory tests; technical information including procedural and scanning techniques. Restricted to DMS students. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite:    BIOS 204 Corequisite:    BIOS 254 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
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  • DMSG 111: Cardiac Pharmacology

    1.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This course is designed to provide the cardiac sonography student with a foundation of the principles of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics. Classification of medications, modes of action, indications, contraindications, and their effect on the cardiovascular system and cardiac patients will be examined. Restricted to DMS students.
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  • DMSG 113: Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing/ECG

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This course provides instruction in cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology, basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, and arrhythmia recognition. Additionally, this course discusses 12 Lead ECG interpretation specifically related to acute coronary syndrome. A foundation in the basic principles of electrocardiography is provided. An overview of the theory and diagnostic techniques utilized by technologists in a noninvasive laboratory is presented. An emphasis is placed on the development of a systematic approach to electrocardiographic interpretation, dysrhythmia analysis, exercise stress testing, Holter monitoring, nuclear medicine procedures, and pacemaker evaluation. Restricted to DMS students.
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  • DMSG 114: Gynecologic Sonography- Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging & Critique

    4.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This introductory course will expose the learner to the fundamental principles of gynecological anatomy, including clinical applications and sonographic methods to visualize pelvic organs, the nongravid uterus, adnexa and related structures. Emphasis will be placed on comparison of normal sonographic patterns with identification of pathology, physiology, differentials, and correlation with lab test and related organ development. Technical information including procedural and scanning techniques will be explored. Restricted to DMS students.
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  • DMSG 115: Obstetrical Sonography- Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging and Critique I

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This introductory course will expose the learner to obstetrical anatomy, clinical applications and sonographic methods to visualize the pregnant uterus and related structures in the first, second and third trimesters. Topics will include comparison of normal sonographic patterns with identification of pathology, physiology, differentials, and correlation with lab test and related organ development in the first trimester and normal fetal development in the second and third trimesters. Sonographic methods to calculate the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference and extremity measurements will be emphasized. Additional topics include assessment of normal fetal and extra-fetal structures Technical information including procedural and scanning techniques will be explored. Restricted to DMS students.
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  • DMSG 117: Cardiac Procedures Clinical Education

    1.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This introductory clinical experience in the cardiac health care setting builds upon the foundation provided by classroom lectures regarding noninvasive cardiac procedures and includes vital signs, heart sounds, 12 lead ECG, Holter monitoring, pacemaker evaluation, and exercise stress testing. This clinical rotation provides the students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills of the various diagnostic and testing measures in a standard cardiovascular laboratory. This course will encompass 120 hours of clinical education. Restricted to DMS students.
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  • DMSG 119: Cardiac Pathophysiology I

    3.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This course introduces students to the cardiovascular system and provides them with an overview of various cardiac diseases. This course enables students to understand the field of cardiology by covering basic pathophysiologic concepts that include clinical signs and symptoms, physical examination results, and related diagnostic tests. In addition, this course presents a correlation between cardiac diseases and other general patient illnesses; diagnostic procedures to assess the status of cardiac disease that focus on signs, symptoms, disease processes; and diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options. Students are prepared to communicate effectively with members of the health care team utilizing appropriate medical terminology and cardiology medical terminology. Restricted to DMS students.
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  • DMSG 121: Cardiac Clinical Education I

    1.00 Credits
    Northampton County Area Community College

    This course is an observational clinical education rotation. Students will be introduced to the clinical environment and will observe clinical principles in an echocardiography laboratory. The course emphasizes professional attributes and fundamental clinical skills necessary to perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiography. Students synthesize learning from didactic, laboratory, and instrumentation courses. The focus of this course is acquisition of basic clinical skills, professionalism, and ability to follow hospital procedures and policies related to patient care. This course will encompass 120 hours of clinical education. Restricted to DMS students.
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