Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/06
DMI234 20064-20085	L+L	3 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Introduction to Echocardiography
Anatomy and physiology of the heart. Normal, abnormal and pathologic states of cardiac anatomy as it relates to diagnostic ultrasound. Demonstration of scanning techniques in echocardiography. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program or registered sonographer.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
DMI234   20064-20085	Introduction to Echocardiography

1.	Define specific terms related to echocardiography. (I)
2.	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the heart. (II)
3.	Correctly identify anatomical structures of the heart. (II)
4.	Describe the physical principles of ultrasound physics and Doppler instrumentation related to echocardiography. (III)
5.	Demonstrate appropriate use of physical principles of ultrasound physics and Doppler instrumentation to echocardiography. (III)
6.	Describe cardiac disease in the adult. (IV)
7.	Describe pediatric cardiac disease. (V)
8.	Describe scanning techniques in echocardiography. (VI)
9.	Demonstrate proper scanning techniques in echocardiography. (VI)
10.	Explain cardiac hemodynamics. (VII)
11.	Define specific cardiac evaluation methods. (VIII)
12.	Describe new trends in echocardiography. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
DMI234   20064-20085	Introduction to Echocardiography

I. Medical Terminology A. Anatomical B. Cardiac C. Sonographic II. Anatomy and Physiology A. Embryology B. Fetal Circulation C. Valves D. Chambers E. Inflow Tract F. Outflow Tract G Arteries H. Veins I. Adult Configuration J. In-utero Imaging of the Embryo and Fetus K. Neonatal and Pediatric Configuration L. Identification of Anatomical Structures III. Principles and Instrumentation A. Nature of Sound B. Propagation of Sound in Tissues C. Transducers D. Pulse Echo Imaging 1. A-Mode 2. B-Mode 3. Doppler E. Image Display and Storage F. Quality Assurance G. Bioeffects and Safety H. Demonstration of Instrumentation Use IV. Adult Cardiac Disease A. Mitral Valve B. Aortic Valve C. Tricuspid Valve D. Pulmonary Valve E. Prosthetic Valves F. Pericardial Disease G. Systemic Disease H. Cardiomyopathies I. Tumors J. Thrombus K. Calcification L. Ischemic Disease M. Congenital Heart Disease N. Infectious Disease V. Pediatric Cardiac Disease A. Left Volume Overload B. Right Volume Overload C. Inflow D. Outflow E. Obstruction F. Tumors G. Malposition H. Rheumatic Heart Disease I. Congenital Abnormalities J. Other VI. Scanning Techniques A. Long Axis B. Short Axis C. Parasternal D. Apical E. Subcostal F. Suprasternal G. Demonstration of Scanning Techniques VII. Cardiac Hemodynamics A. Blood Flow B. Laminar Flow C. Disturbed Flow D. Pressures and Velocity E. Post Operative Flow VIII. Evaluation Methods A. Physical Exam B. Electrocardiogram C. Diagnostic Medical Imaging Modalities IX. New Trends A. Equipment B. Technology C. Transducers D. Contrast Agents E. Other

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