Adult Echocardiography Scan Lab I ((4 Units))

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Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Cleveland Clinic Cardiothoracic Ultrasound Program. Corequisite: RADUS 101 . This course compliments the didactic instruction of AE – 101. Laboratory demonstration and student practice in scanning techniques and protocol related to the various heart structures are included. This course provides an orientation to clinical aspects of medical imaging by scanning each other and other volunteers. Under supervision, the students will become familiar with the imaging equipment controls, transducer positions relative to anatomy, and scanning techniques.