CAS 2150 - Fundamentals of Cardiac Sonography

Credits: 13
Lecture: 90
Lab: 0

Provides students with an in-depth study of valvular and aortic pathology with an emphasis on advanced hemodynamics and doppler. Students will learn to recognize and assess by echo the various valvular and aortic pathologies. Students will practice scanning skills in lab. Students will be expected to show competence in performing a limited echo with 2D views, M-mode, measurements and basic doppler. Students will apply knowledge gained in lecture and lab in a healthcare setting during clinicals. 90 hours of lecture; 90 hours of lab and 248 clinical hours are required. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s): CAS 1050, CAS 1050L
Corequisite(s): CAS 2150L, CAS 2150P