Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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CVS 165 - Intro to Cardiovascular Sonography


Lecture: 1
Credits: 1

This course introduces cardiac and vascular sonography for the beginning sonographer, focusing on foundational knowledge, essential skills, professional responsibilities, and an understanding of the basic competencies needed for safe and effective practice. Topics include medical ethics, patient care, critical thinking, clinical responsibilities of the sonographer, history of ultrasound in medicine, ergonomics, infection control, leadership, legal essentials, knobology, communication, and cultural awareness. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the importance of critical thinking for the sonographer, effective communication in patient care, history of ultrasound in medicine, professionalism, proper ergonomics, legal essential, patient rights, cultural awareness, basic patient care and infection control.

State Course Code S27112



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