Echocardiography (ECH) 1

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (ECH) ECH 111 Foundations of Echocardiography 5 credits

This course will cover the history of echocardiography and where/ how
it plays a role in the hospital and clinic setting. They will learn about the
ECH 100 Clinical Practicum I 1 credit echo machines and their different make/models. This course will provide
This course is provided as an opportunity for the student to perform an understanding of the machine instrumentation, the different make/
portions of the echo exam, positions, transducer placement and models and the different knobs along with their functionality. Recognition
terminology in the clinical setting alongside a clinical instructor. The of cardiac anatomy on an echocardiogram and identifying proper 2-D, M-
student will apply the skills learned in Foundations of Echo scan lab Mode and Doppler techniques and assessment of systolic and diastolic
in the clinical setting. This opportunity will provide the student clinical function. This course will cover; maintaining infection control and
environment observation, clinical application of echocardiography and utilizing standard precautions. Demonstrating age related competencies
interaction with sonographers, nurses and physicians within the echo lab. (ie; adults, pediatric and obstetric patients). Demonstrating appropriate
(Prerequisites: BIO 117, PHS 112, MAT 165, ENG 121, and DMS 100; Co- techniques in intensive care environments (ancillary equipment, central
requisites: ECH 111, ECH 116, and BIO 350). venous lines, ET tubes, respiratory ventilators, etc.). Identifying life
ECH 105 Ultrasound Physics 4 credits threatening situations and implementing emergency care as permitted;
This course establishes the foundation for the understanding of physics Emergency conditions and procedures, first aid and resuscitation
of sonography and its impact on interpreting data as well as ultrasound techniques). Proper patient positions and transferring. Professionalism
physics principles, hemodynamics, bioeffects, and quality assurance. and communication skills within a health care setting. An introduction
(Prerequisites: ECH 111, ECH 116, ECH 100, and BIO 350; Co-requisites: to basic cardiac medications. Overview of Allina’s Commitment to Care.
ECH 156 and ECH 150). The student gains experience through participation in scanning labs.
(Prerequisites: BIO 117, PHS 112, MAT 165, ENG 121, and DMS 100; Co-
ECH 110 Foundations of Echocardiography 4 credits
requisites: ECH 116, ECH 100, and BIO 350).
This course will cover the history of echocardiography and where/ how
it plays a role in the hospital and clinic setting. They will learn about the ECH 115 Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology 3 credits
echo machines and their different make/models. This course will provide This course will provide an understanding of the embryologic and fetal
an understanding of the machine instrumentation, the different make/ cardiac development, cardiac chambers, valve anatomy and dynamics,
models and the different knobs along with their functionality. Recognition coronary artery anatomy and the relationship of the chambers and the
of cardiac anatomy on an echocardiogram and identifying proper 2-D, M- great vessels. They will learn the hemodynamics of the cardiovascular
Mode and Doppler techniques and assessment of systolic and diastolic system, ventricular function, pre load and after load conditions and
function. This course will cover; maintaining infection control and understanding how the conduction system affects the chambers and
utilizing standard precautions. Demonstrating age related competencies their function. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of normal
(ie; adults, pediatric and obstetric patients). Demonstrating appropriate and abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology. (Prerequisites: BIO 115,
techniques in intensive care environments (ancillary equipment, central PHY 112, MAT 165, ENG 120, and DMS 100; Co-requisites: ECH 110,
venous lines, ET tubes, respiratory ventilators, etc.). Identifying life ECH 100, and BIO 350).
threatening situations and implementing emergency care as permitted; ECH 116 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology 2 credits
Emergency conditions and procedures, first aid and resuscitation This course will provide an understanding of the embryologic and fetal
techniques). Proper patient positions and transferring. Professionalism cardiac development, cardiac chambers, valve anatomy and dynamics,
and communication skills within a health care setting. An introduction coronary artery anatomy and the relationship of the chambers and the
to basic cardiac medications. Overview of Allina’s Commitment to Care. great vessels. They will learn the hemodynamics of the cardiovascular
The student gains experience through participation in scanning labs. system, ventricular function, pre load and after load conditions and
(Prerequisites: BIO 115, PHY 112, MAT 165, ENG 120, and DMS 100; Co- understanding how the conduction system affects the chambers and
requisites: ECH 115, ECH 100, and BIO 350). their function. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of normal
and abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology. (Prerequisites: BIO 117,
PHS 112, MAT 165, ENG 121, and DMS 100; Co-requisites: ECH 111,
ECH 100, and BIO 350).
ECH 150 Clinical Practicum II 2 credits
The intent of this course is to provide the student with an opportunity
to perform portions of an echo exam (progression from previous
semesters scanning portion), review position, transducer placement, and
terminology in the clinical setting. Two-dimensional (2-D) and Doppler
skills learned in Foundations of Echocardiography and Adult Echo will be
applied in the clinical setting. This opportunity will provide the student
clinical environment observation, clinical application of echocardiography
and interaction with sonographers, nurses and physicians within the
echo lab. At the end of the semester the student will be able to scan a
complete 2D echo within 60minutes. (Prerequisites: ECH 111, ECH 116,
ECH 100, and BIO 350; Co-requisites: ECH 156 and ECH 105).
2 Echocardiography (ECH)

ECH 155 Adult Ecocardiography I 5 credits ECH 251 Special Procedures 3 credits
This course is provided to learn the basics of cardiomyopathies, coronary This course will introduce other cardiac imaging modalities. This course
artery disease, systemic disease that affect the cardiovascular system, will introduce Stress Echocardiography, contrast echo, and bubble
pericardial diseases, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac mass/ tumors studies. Students will be introduced to starting a peripheral IV, required
and diseases of the great vessels. Students will learn 2D, M-Mode and supplies, and technique. This class will focus on special procedures that
Doppler techniques to interrogate the valvar diseases that coincide with involve echocardiography such as; transesophageal echocardiogram,
those pathologies as well as organic valvar disease. This course will intraoperative procedures, pericardiocentesis, cardiac catheterization
also cover the congenital abnormalities/corrections that may be seen procedures, LVAD device interrogation, and structural heart imaging. This
in an adult echo lab (VSD/ASD/repairs). The student gains experience course will also include an overview of 3D and Strain. (Prerequisites:
through participation in scanning labs. (Prerequisites: ECH 110, ECH 115, ECH 255, ECH 200; Co-requisite: ECH 275).
ECH 100, and BIO 350; Co-requisites: ECH 150 and ECH 105). ECH 255 Adult Echocardiography II 4 credits
ECH 156 Adult Echocardiography I 0-6 credits This course will focus on case reviews and the integration of all 2-D
This course is provided to learn the basics of cardiomyopathies, coronary and Doppler data. Students will be able to demonstrate application of
artery disease, systemic disease that affect the cardiovascular system, echocardiographic data and recognize discrepancies in data, ability to
pericardial diseases, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac mass/ tumors identify key findings, ability to create a preliminary report, and effectively
and diseases of the great vessels. Students will learn 2D, M-Mode and communicate the echo findings to the reviewer. (Prerequisites: ECH 155,
Doppler techniques to interrogate the valvar diseases that coincide with ECH 150, ECH 105; Co-requisites: ECH 225).
those pathologies as well as organic valvar disease. This course will ECH 275 Introduction to Congenital Echocardiography 3 credits
also cover the congenital abnormalities/corrections that may be seen This course will provide the student with an introduction to congenital
in an adult echo lab (VSD/ASD/repairs). The student gains experience echocardiography. Students will learn about Cardiac embryology and fetal
through participation in scanning labs. (Prerequisites: ECH 111, ECH 116, cardiac circulation. Students will receive an overview of the congenital
ECH 100, and BIO 350; Co-requisites: ECH 150 and ECH 105). echo and how the focus is different than the adult echo. Students will
ECH 200 Medical Law and Ethics 3 credits learn the most common congenital abnormalities, the etiology, the
This course is designed to define the sources of law, causes of action, symptoms, the treatments, and the follow-up imaging. Students will
and litigation processes related to the professional practice of medical learn the unique windows and information needed for congenital echos
imaging. The interrelatedness of standards of care, law, ethical standards, and specific diseases. (Prerequisites: ECH 255, ECH 200; Co-requisite:
and competence are examined, as are laws and regulations affecting ECH 250).
the practitioner in employment and liability. The course is designed to ECH 280 Clinical Practicum IV 3 credits
establish a foundation for, and define the parameters of, professional Clinical Practicum IV will continue to develop the student’s clinical skills
practice. Ethical behaviors within a defined scope of practice will and enhance their echocardiographic hemodynamic assessment. The
be discussed and examined within the context of the healthcare focus of the term will be the ability to integrate 2-D and apply echo data
delivery system. (Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Diagnostic Medical in an accurate patient report. Clinical Practicum IV will introduce students
Sonography Program and DMS 100). to transesophageal echocardiography, congenital echocardiography and
ECH 225 Clinical Practicum III 3 credits to the field of stress echocardiography. (Prerequisites: ECH 255, ECH 225;
This course will primarily focus on development of students clinical skills Co-requisites: ECH 275, ECH 250).
for 2-Dimensional and Doppler echocardiography. Clinical Practicum ECH 290 Clinical Practicum V 5 credits
III is devoted to clinical training, allowing students an opportunity to During Clinical Practicum V, the students will apply previous didactic and
apply didactic classroom instruction and develop their clinical skills. clinical training to complete a quality echocardiographic examination.
Students will begin to integrate the clinical and echo findings and identify Students will be responsible for integrating echo data, preparing
final impressions related to the echo exam. Observational rotations preliminary echo findings and delivering the report. (Prerequisites:
will include intraoperative TEE, Outreach echocardiography, Stress ECH 275, ECH 250).
Echocardiography, TEE and contrast echocardiography. 3D and strain rate
echocardiography and the role of the sonographer for each procedure ECH 299 Capstone/Board Review 1 credit
will also be included in this course. (Prerequisites: ECH 156, ECH 150, This comprehensive course contains lectures and interactive learning
ECH 105; Co-requisites: ECH 255). activities to prepare the student to transition from student to employee.
The focus is on preparation for national adult echo board exams and
ECH 250 Special Procedures 4 credits demonstrating an understanding of the echocardiography assessment
This course will introduce other cardiac imaging modalities. This course for adult cardiac pathologies. (Prerequisites: ECH 280; Co-requisites:
will introduce Stress Echocardiography, contrast echo, and bubble ECH 290).
studies. Students will be introduced to starting a peripheral IV, required
supplies, and technique. This class will focus on special procedures that
involve echocardiography such as; transesophageal echocardiogram,
intraoperative procedures, pericardiocentesis, cardiac catheterization
procedures, LVAD device interrogation, and structural heart imaging. This
course will also include an overview of 3D and Strain. (Prerequisites:
ECH 255, ECH 200; Co-requisite: ECH 275).