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

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

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