Ultrasound Clinical 4/Cardiac

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360 Practicum Hours Prerequisites: DMS 204 , DMS 210 , DMS 224C Co-requisites: DMS 228 Description This clinical course will offer the student increased participation in the cardiac ultrasound examination of the patient. The student will share with the clinical instructor responsibility for scheduling, identifying and preparing the patient for examination. The student will assure that the patient preparation was properly followed for the given examination. Skills in scanning that have been developed in previous lectures/labs and clinical courses will be utilized. Progression of the examination will be performed by the student under direct supervision of the clinical instructor. Competencies in advanced echocardiographic techniques will be developed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.