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)