CAS 1050 - Introduction to Cardiac Sonography

Credits: 6
Lecture: 60
Lab: 0

Presents principles and techniques of cardiac sonography with a focus on cardiac anatomy and the cardiac cycle. Students will learn to recognize normal anatomy on 2D and M-mode images. Students will learn basic EKG interpretation and arrythmias. Scanning techniques will be practiced in a laboratory setting. Must complete with a B- or higher. 60 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Cardiac Sonography program.
Corequisite(s): CAS 1050L