CVTE 4028 Practicum I

This course is designed to provide the student with experience in an imaging laboratory on a daily basis. The idea behind the course is to allow the student function as technologist in multiple settings. The course provides experiences in the Out-patient and In patient laboratories while performing multiple tests under supervision. This clinical course allows students to practice skills learned in their didactic courses under a preceptor's direct supervision at the intermediate level of skill (level 3 on clinical evaluation).

Credits

2

Student Learning Outcomes

• Perform a routine echocardiogram independently using laboratory protocol
• Perform all required measurements as indicated in protocol
• Demonstrate appropriate patient care skills
• Find patient on PACS system
• Prepare the preliminary report
• Comment on pertinent pathology
• Assist in the performance of a Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram
• Demonstrate proper technique cleaning the TEE transducer after test completion
• Observe both a TAVR and Mitraclip procedures