Focuses on the essential study of the body and associated terminology with a view toward the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1211
Accompanies the lecture course and if required, it is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform minimal dissections and explorations of main anatomical structures using models and virtual explorations to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relation to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required. Click here for access to the Student Learning Outcomes for this course.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1210
Focuses on the physiology of the body system on a cellular level and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1221
Accompanies the lecture course and if required, is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform dissections to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the physiology of the body systems on a cellular level and their relationship to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220
Examines general disease mechanisms with an emphasis on the disease processes within each body system.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220
Students will develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in the context of personal, professional, digital, and academic environments, with emphasis on analysis. This course will enable students to examine, develop, and employ the writing process while focusing on audience, invention, rhetorical context, language, style, purpose, written communication strategies, and digital demands.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Students will extend and apply concepts introduced in Composition and Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy, through the development of written arguments and oral presentations for a variety of academic and professional audiences.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides students with a foundation for college success, as well as the exploration of various health professions and tools for career planning. Emphasizes concepts of professionalism, health care ethics, and confidentiality as well as an introduction to electronic health records (EHR) and relevant medical terminology.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
This course introduces skills in reasoning, critical thinking, and quantitative literacy. Students will develop the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts and real-world situations. Students will develop the analytical skills necessary to ask questions and define problems; develop and apply quantitative models; and interpret data in order to evaluate arguments supported by quantitative evidence.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
The course provides a foundation for understanding human relationships and transferring that knowledge to personal/professional applications. Topics include basic dynamics of human relationships; awareness of self; the effect of environment on thoughts and behavior; the importance of intercultural competence; ethics and social responsibility; as well as building skills that will improve individual and team functions.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
COM 1020
Provides an overview of non-invasive cardiac testing including EKG technology, use of the EKG machine and patient hook-up. EKG focus is on understanding and interpreting basic cardiac arrhythmias including sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular with an introduction to infarction and the 12-lead EKG. Additional topics include stress testing, blood pressure, auscultation, cardiac embryology, pacemakers and basic hemodynamics. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
CAS 1010L
Presents information to students relative to both the normal body structure and the pathologic changes seen in the cardiac ultrasound imaging planes. This course will utilize textbook material, slides, scan planes, and various echo modes specific to the echocardiographic exam. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides an opportunity for learning basic skills and the application of previous coursework within the cardiac echo setting. This rotation will focus on non-invasive testing procedures and the performance of a basic echo protocol. This course will require students to observe and practice while under supervision. Additional lab time is required for students to share clinical experiences and perform hands-on skills with other students. This is a 16-week clinical experience where students will complete a minimum of 180 clinical hours and 30 hours of lab hours. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
CAS 2050L
Provides an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology as it related to ultrasound and cardiovascular disease with a focus on valvular disease and the aorta. 60 hours of lecture are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s):
CAS 2050B
Provides an in-depth study of human physiology as it relates to ultrasound cardiovascular disease with a focus on pericardial and ventricular disease. 60 hours of lecture are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
CAS 2110A
Corequisite(s):
CAS 2310L, CAS 2310, CAS 2610
Provides a continued opportunity to enhance basic scanning skills and application of ongoing coursework within the cardiac echo setting. Requires students to observe and practice while under supervision. Additional lab time is required for students to share clinical experiences and perform hands-on skills with other students. This second echo rotation will focus on advanced skills and performing complete echo studies, including pathology protocols. This 16 week clinical experience. 355 hours of clinical experience and 30 lab hours are required.
Prerequisite(s):
CAS 2050B
Corequisite(s):
CAS 2310L, CAS 2610
Provides a continued opportunity to enhance basic scanning skills and application of ongoing coursework within the cardiac echo setting. Requires students to observe and practice while under supervision. Additional lab time is required for students to share clinical experiences and perform hands-on skills with other students. This second echo rotation will focus on advanced skills and performing complete echo studies, including pathology protocols. This is a 12-week course where students will complete a minimum of 120 clinical hours and 30 lab hours. Students must achieve 80% or better in all coursework and 80% or better on all evaluations to receive credit for this course.
Prerequisite(s):
CAS 2310, CAS 2310L
Corequisite(s):
CAS 2410L
Focuses on advanced cardiac ultrasound, congenital heart disease and provides an introduction to new technologies in the profession, including 3D ultrasound, contrast, stress echo and tissue Doppler technology. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
CAS 2210A, CAS 2310, CAS 2310L
Provides students with a review of all content areas in preparation for the certification examination. This is the curriculum capstone course. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Presents the fundamental principles of acoustical physics. This course will cover acoustical properties, instrumentation, transducer types and characteristics, Doppler principles, and biological effects. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the Cardiac Sonography program or the Diagnostic Sonography program
Corequisite(s):
None
Exposes allied health students to basic concepts of patient care that will confront them in the medical setting. Theory and practice will include such areas as medical ethics, legal concepts, infection control, microbiology, history taking, vital signs, dealing with emergencies, and patient positioning and transfer methods. Emphasis on the total patient is presented with regards to the patient’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. This course also provides a theoretical foundation for the fundamental principles and concepts of pharmacotherapies and drug classifications. This course will focus on the drugs the sonographer will most likely encounter in the cardiovascular patient population. 45 hours of lecture are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the Cardiac Sonography program or the Diagnostic Sonography program
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces various topics in physics. Motion, energy, and the dynamics of particles are investigated. The physical concepts of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion are explored as well as selected topics in atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
