Course Description

Clinical training consists of supervised hands-on work with patients and the discussion of cases with sonographers and physicians.  Throughout the clinical rotations, A and B, you will be responsible for specific objectives all geared to assure that the student is being exposed to the many duties necessary to function as a cardiac sonographer/vascular technologist. State-of-the-art equipment is available for you to use and learn.  Clinical affiliations have been chosen to ensure a broad professional experience. 

Learning Outcomes

In this course you will learn how to:

·         Perform an adult cardiac sonogram, according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate.

·         Perform sonographic examinations of the vascular system according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate.

Course Organization

You are assigned various clinical sites to ensure your clinical experience is appropriately sequenced with your didactic learning and that an equitable clinical experience is provided.