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Apr 20, 2026
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DMS 300 - Echo Fundamentals and Techniques
Introduction to the fundamentals of echocardiograp
hy including cardiac anatomy, terminology and basi
c instrumentation, 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler scanni
ng of a normal heart, as well as an introduction t
o the standard TTE (transthoracic echo) views. Stu
dents will begin to explore normal basic systolic
and diastolic functions. Includes, a lab component
as an introduction to the practical application o
f echocardiography and basic instrumentation and m
easurement conventions. Students will learn in a c
ontrolled, simulated environment a foundation of s
onographic techniques and ergonomics as well as ba
sic echo knobology, image acquisition, and image o
ptimization. Students will be introduced to the Am
erican Society of Echo (ASE) guidelines on the com
prehensive TTE examination.
Credit Hours: 4
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