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DSAE 1203 Introduction to Echocardiography Techniques (2) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 1214.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
An introduction to scanning techniques and procedures with hands-on experience in a lab setting. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic explanation of the normal adult heart. (2 Lec.)
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DSAE 1260 Clinical – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technician (2) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 1260.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.)
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DSAE 2235 Advanced Echocardiography (2) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 1291
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in all previous courses.
Instruction in advanced echocardiographic procedures. Topics include stress echo, related diagnostic imaging, and related noninvasive cardiac testing. (2 Lec.)
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DSAE 2303 Cardiovascular Concepts (3) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 1304.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
A study of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Focuses on cardiac and vascular structural anatomy and relationships, electrical innervation, embryology, and hemodynamics of the heart and vascular system. Pathophysiology concepts, including etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases are also presented. (3 Lec.)
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DSAE 2404 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I (4) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 2410
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in all previous courses.
An emphasis on adult acquired cardiac pathologies. Topics include cardiovascular pathophysiology, quantitative measurements, and the application of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler. Recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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DSAE 2437 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology II (4) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 2450.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in all previous courses.
A continuation of Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I with emphasis on cardiac disease. A discussion of quantitative measurements and application of 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiac disease is stressed. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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DSAE 2660 Clinical – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technician (6) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 2660.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in all previous courses.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (32 Ext.)
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DSAE 2661 Clinical – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technician (6) New course added May 28, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DCMS 2661.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in all previous courses.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (32 Ext.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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