Credits

10 (0/0/10)

Description

This course provides a continued supervised clinical practicum, increasing proficiency in diagnosing advanced cardiovascular disease. The final goal of this course is to achieve the competency level required to work as an entry-level cardiac sonographer.

Prerequisites

ECHO2200

Competencies

Develop a working knowledge of an echocardiography department's functions, goals and equipment.
Apply didactic and clinical knowledge and become familiar with the protocols of the clinical site.
Demonstrate how to communicate on a basic, professional level with healthcare staff and patients.
Demonstrate the critical thinking, cognitive and psychomotor skills required for clinical work.
Demonstrate basic patient care skills necessary to be a competent healthcare provider.
Demonstrate how to care for laboratory equipment.
Demonstrate the role of echocardiography in patient diagnosis and management.

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