Course Descriptions
DSAE 1303 Introduction to Echocardiography Techniques
An introduction to scanning techniques and procedures with hands-on experience in
a lab setting. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic evaluation of the normal adult
heart. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
DSAE 1340 Diagnostic Electrocardiography
Cardiac testing including the techniques and interpretation of patient physical assessment.
Covers electrocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring, vital signs, and cardiovascular
pharmacology. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
DSAE 2235 Advanced Echocardiography
Advanced echocardiographic procedures. Topics include stress echo, related diagnostic
imaging, and related noninvasive cardiac testing. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)
DSAE 2303 Cardiovascular Concepts
Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Focuses on
cardiac and vascular structural anatomy and relationships, electrical innervation,
embryology, and hemodynamics of the heart and vascular system. Includes pathophysiology,
etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of cardiovascular
diseases. 3 credit hours. (W)
DSAE 2304 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I
Adult acquired cardiac pathologies. Topics include cardiovascular pathophysiology,
quantitative measurements, and the application of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler. Recognition
of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed. Lab required.
3 credit hours. (W)
DSAE 2337 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology II
A continuation of Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I with emphasis on cardiac
disease. A discussion of quantitative measurements and application of 2-D, M-Mode,
Doppler, and recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiac disease is stressed.
Lab required. Prerequisite: DSAE 2304. 3 credit hours. (W)
DSAE 2355 Echocardiography Professionalism and Registry Review
Knowledge, skills and professional values within a legal and ethical context addressing
emerging technologies and professional development as it relates to the field of echocardiography.
Ergonomic techniques and equipment applications associated with technological advances
in the field of echocardiography. Registry review techniques and registry preparedness.
Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)