Echocardiogram Course Outline

To receive a diploma in Echocardiogram you must complete all core subjects and elective subjects with an average grade of "C" or better. For your convenience each module outline is listed below. This outline lists which module is needed to complete the course for graduation. In addition the outline describes each module, duration, credit units & skill sets needed for career success!

Echocardiogram Core Subjects

1.

Module #:

ECC - 1701

Module Name:

Introduction to Echocardiography

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Normal cardiac anatomy, electrocardiography, principles of doppler ultra-sonography.

2.

Module #:

ECC - 1702

Module Name:

Principles of Cardiac Imaging

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Perform trans-thoracic echocardiography by 2D, M-Mode Doppler, Color Flow Imaging in standard positions. Appropriate indications; differential diagnosis and fluid dynamics of normal blood flow alternatives of the echocardiography will be discussed.

3.

Module #:

ECC - 1703

Module Name:

Coronary Artery Disease

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Perform trans-thoracic echocardiography by 2D, M-Mode Doppler, Color Flow Imaging in standard positions. Quantitation methods for determining linear dimensions area and volume of left ventricle. Regional wall motion analysis. Stress echocardiography. Myocardial, Cardiac Rupture, Ventricular Septal defect, Pericardial effusion and tamponede, Verticular aneurysm and Thrombus will be discussed.

4.

Module #:

ECC - 1704

Module Name:

Valvular Heart Disease

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Perform trans-thoracic echocardiography by 2D, M-Mode Doppler, Color Flow Imaging in standard positions. Evaluation of aortic, mitral and pulmonary stenosis. Evaluation of mitral, aortic and tricuspid regurgitation, valvular regurgitation in normal subjects. Calculation of effective Prosthetic orifice area. Clinical impact of valvular heart disease and prosthetic valve will be discussed.

5.

Module #:

ECC - 1705

Module Name:

Cardiomyopathies

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Perform trans-thoracic echocardiography by 2D, M-Mode Doppler, Color Flow imaging in standard positions. Quantitation methods for determining linear dimensions area and volume of left ventricle. Dilated Cardiomyopathies, Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy, Tumors and Masses in heart will be discussed

6.

Module #:

ECC - 1706

Module Name:

Congenital Heart Disease

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Overview of adult congenital heart disease, atrial septal defect, outflow tract obstruction ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, coarctation of aorta, Overriding aorta will be discussed.

Echocardiogram Elective Subjects

1.

Module #:

EXT-1991, EXT-1992, EXT-1993 & EXT-1994

Module Name:

Externship

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Practical knowledge and procedures of a medical office, with real life problems and patients under the supervision of medical professionals the student will obtain hands on experienced on the areas of front office duties, appointment setting, medical records, medical insurance and computer application for a medical office.