Echocardiography
Echocardiography is a rapidly growing ultrasound technology used to evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data related to the heart to aid the physician in the diagnosis of cardiac disease. The graduate of this program may be employed in a wide variety of health care settings. The STCC program is a careful blend of didactic, laboratory, and hands-on clinical experiences that prepares the successful graduate for the specialty of echocardiography.
Applicants must be high school graduates or hold a certificate of equivalency. Applicants must also have completed the following college-level courses: mathematics, biology with a lab, English, physics with a lab, and medical terminology. High-school chemistry with a lab is also required. Students may be offered a conditional acceptance until all prerequisites are met.
All accepted students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information or other check. Depending on the findings, the student may not be allowed to continue in the program of study.
On the STCC placement tests, students must demonstrate competencies equal to algebra 2, and achieve admission to college-level English (ENGL-100).
Students will also have to have a physical examination/immunization and recommendation from the examining physician that he or she is physically fit for the program and subsequent clinical affiliation. Attendance at clinical affiliates is required.
Minimum Grade Requirement
The Echocardiography student must achieve a minimum grade of “C” (73%) in each Echocardiography course and in the health and science courses required by the program. All health requirements must be maintained. Students not meeting program requirements will be withdrawn from the course and therefore the program.
Important Notice
The echocardiography concentration is currently a pilot program with limited availability. Additional clinical experience may be required to qualify as a candidate for the national credentialing exams. Contact the Program Director for additional details.
Programmatic Technical Standard (PDF)
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| DMDS-100 | SONOGRAPHIC PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-100 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 | 3 |
| BIOL-132 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 | 4 |
| CMPA-160 | COMPUTER BASICS: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| ELMAT | GENERAL MATH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total: | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| DMDS-200 | SONOGRAPHIC PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION 2 | 3 |
| MAST-210 | HEALTH SCIENCE 2 | 3 |
| BIOL-232 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-340 | SECTIONAL ANATOMY | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | |
| Semester 2S (Summer) | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| DMDS-206 | INTRODUCTION ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROCEDURES | 2 |
| DMDS-210 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 1 | 2 |
| Total: | 4 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| DMDS-315 | ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROCEDURES 1 | 4 |
| DMDS-320 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-202 | TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING | 3 |
| ELSOC | GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| DMDS-415 | ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROCEDURES 2 | 4 |
| DMDS-421 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 3 | 3 |
| ENGL-200 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION 2: AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL-203 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | |
| Semester 4S (Summer) | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| DMDS-425 | ADVANCED ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROCEDURES | 2 |
| DMDS-430 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 4 | 2 |
| Total: | 4 | |
Upon the successful completion of all requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging will be awarded.
| Name | Title | Office | Ext | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Sloan | Program Chair for Sonography | 20/302E | 4915 | djsloan |