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DSPE 1270 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician (2) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Current American Heart Association Class C Basic Life Support certification.
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in DSAE 2303, DMSO 2343, and DSPE 1271.
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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DSPE 1271 Introduction to Pediatric Echocardiography Techniques (2) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in DSAE 2303, DMSO 2343, and DSPE 1270.
An introduction to pediatric echocardiography techniques and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic appearance of the normal pediatric heart. (2 Lec.)
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DSPE 2371 Advanced Pediatric Echocardiography (3) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in DSPE 2470 and DSPE 2670.
Instruction in advanced pediatric echocardiographic procedures. Topics include: 12 lead EKG interpretation, Transesophageal echocardiography, the use of contrast, Intra-operative and interventional procedures. Considerations associated with intensive care of the pediatric patient will be addressed and include; intracardiac monitoring lines and other accessories of the post-operative pediatric patient, pharmacological treatments, and other therapies. (3 Lec.)
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DSPE 2470 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Anomalies I (4) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in DSPE 2371 and DSPE 2670.
A study of cardiac embryology, fetal circulation and cardiac congenital disease. This course will cover anomalies of; cardiac position, venous return, A-V valves and the atria and ventricles. Emphasis will be placed on defect anatomy and hemodynamic consequences, and the surgical repair or other treatment options associated with each anomaly. Echocardiographic imaging in the pre and post surgical patient will be covered. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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DSPE 2471 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Anomalies II (4) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in DSAE 2370 and DSPE 2671.
A study of cardiac congenital disease. This course will include anomalies of the cono-truncus, aortic arch and broncho-pulmonary circuit. Cardiac tumors, non-neoplastic intra and extra cardiac masses, pericardial and pediatric acquired cardiovascular disease will also be covered. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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DSPE 2670 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician (6) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association Class C Basic Life Support certification.
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in DSPE 2371 and DSPE 2470.
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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DSPE 2671 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician (6) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association Class C Basic Life Support certification.
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in DSAE 2370 and DSPE 2471.
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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