Cardiovascular Sonography
Curriculum Description
The Cardiovascular Sonography curriculum provides the individual with the knowledge and skills necessary to acquire, process, and evaluate the human heart and vascular structures. A cardiovascular sonographer uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the heart and vascular structures.
Course work includes effective communication and patient care skills combined with a knowledge of physics, human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, all of which are essential to obtaining high quality sonographic images.
Graduates may be eligible to apply to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers for examinations in physics, cardiovascular physics, vascular physics, and adult echocardiography. Graduates may find employment in hospitals, physicians’ offices, mobile services, and educational institutions.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A45160
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POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 163 | Basic Anat & Physiology | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| PHY 110 | Conceptual Physics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHY 110A | Conceptual Physics Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Survey of Mathematics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| CVS 160 | CVS Clinical Ed I | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| CVS 163 | Echo I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 12 | 8 | 15 | 21 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS 161 | CVS Clinical Ed II | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8 |
| CVS 164 | Echo II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SON 111 | Sonographic Physics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 9 | 5 | 24 | 19 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS 162 | CVS Clinical Ed III | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| ___ ___ | English Option | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SON 271 | Doppler Sonography Topics | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 4 | 3 | 15 | 10 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS 260 | CVS Clinical Ed IV | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8 |
| SON 250 | Vascular Sonography | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Select one: | |||||
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 4 | 3 | 24 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS 261 | CVS Clinical Ed V | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8 |
| CVS 277 | Cardiovascular Topics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 2 | 0 | 24 | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 76
Additional Information
Additional admissions requirements:
- Biology, algebra, and physics recommended.
- A grade of C or better in all required related and program specific courses is mandatory for admission and progression in the Cardiovascular Sonography program.
- Completion of the Forsyth Tech Student Medical Form.
Program Information
This program has limited enrollment. Students are chosen by a selective admissions process based on grades earned in required related courses (i.e. biology, English, psychology, etc.) and completion of any training such as certified nurse assistant I and II, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or any diploma or degree in a health or non-health field. The Admissions Office can provide additional information on the selection process. Readmission may be possible but requires reapplying and approval by the college.
The Cardiovascular Sonography Associates in Applied Science program is intended for students who have no previous degree.
English – Select one: COM 120*, COM 231*, ENG 112*, ENG 113*, ENG 114*, or ENG 115
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 160, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screening
Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks and/or drug screening for students assigned to their facility for clinical education. In addition, national and/or state registry and/or licensure boards may prohibit eligibility for registry or licensure based on criminal background records. Please refer to the Health Technologies section on www.forsythtech.edu.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A45160