• Students must earn a “ B ” or higher in General Anatomy & amp ; Physiology and Advanced Anatomy & amp ; Physiology . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a “ B ” is these courses may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .
• The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a “ C ” or better .
• Although not required , it is recommended all echocardiography students take Medical Terminology , 10501101 between their first and second year in the program .
Course Descriptions
10-806-177 GENERAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY ... overview of the human anatomy / physiology using a body-systems approach , emphasizing the interrelationships between form / function at the gross and microscopic levels . ( Prerequisite : C or better in Lab-based Chemistry OR 2 semesters lab-based high school chemistry w / C or better ; AND Next Gen Rdg score greater /= to 263 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater /= to 17 ; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 )
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , conflict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 )
10-806-164 GENERAL PHYSICS 2 ... applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , mechanical waves , harmonic motion , wave and ray optics , electricity , and magnetism . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 AND QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 17 AND Math score greater / equal to 21 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 )
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment .
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS ... students taking Introductory Statistics display data with graphs , describe distributions with numbers , perform correlation and regression analyses , and design experiments . They use probability and distributions to make predictions , estimate parameters , and test hypotheses . They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen QRAS greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to no equiv AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to no equiv AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math greater / equal to 24 AND ACT Rdg greater / equal to 16 ; AND C or better in Inter Alg or higher-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444 )
10-806-179 ADVANCED ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY ... normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-177 , Gen Anatomy & Physiology with a “ C ” or better . Health programs may require a higher grade ; refer to your plan for details .)
10-526-221 SONOGRAPHY PHYSICS 1 ... introduces physics and instrumentation relevant to diagnostic medical sonography . Learners explore how principles of sound propagation in tissues create a sonographic image . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-143 , College Physics 1 )
10-526-210 CROSS SECTIONAL ANATOMY ... introduces cross sectional anatomy as related to Diagnostic Medical Sonography . Includes correlating images from other imaging modalities . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program .)
10-526-200 INTRO TO DMS ... introduces learners to the field of diagnostic medical sonography . Explores the duties and functions of the diagnostic medical sonographer as well as the historical background . Learners examine the other imaging modalities as they relate to sonography . Includes principles of patient care and legal and ethical issues related to sonography . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program )
10-526-250 CARDIOVASCULAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY ... continues the study of the human heart in cross-sectional planes and as a three-dimensional anatomical structure with mechanical and hemodynamic characteristics . Learners will explore cardiac development and put into practice basic and advanced cardiovascular physiology concepts . ( Prerequisites : Acceptance in the Echocardiography program and / or permission of program faculty ; 10-806-177 , General Anatomy and Physiology ; 10-806-179 , Advanced Anatomy and Physiology ; Corequisites : 10-526-200 , Introduction to DMS ; 10-526-210 , Cross Sectional Anatomy )
10-526-251 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY FOUNDATIONS ... introduces cross sectional anatomy as it relates to Diagnostic Medical Sonography and correlating images from other imaging modalities . Learners are also introduced to a normal echocardiogram with basic 2-dimensional and doppler protocol . Practice scan sessions are included . ( Prerequisites : Active enrollment in the Echocardiography program and / or permission of program faculty ; 10-526-250 , Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology ; 10-526-200 , Intro to DMS ; 10-526-221 , Sonography Physics 1 ; Corequisites : 10-526-210 , Cross Sectional Anatomy ; 10-526-222 , Sonography Physics 2 )
10-526-222 SONOGRAPHY PHYSICS 2 ... continues the study of physics and instrumentation relevant to diagnostic medical sonography . The laboratory component of this course introduces the student to the concepts of ultrasound instrumentation , an introduction to ultrasonic scanning technique , and maintenance of ultrasound equipment . ( Prerequisite : 10-526-221 , Sonography Physics 1 )
10-526-252 ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY ... explores the structure and function of the cardiac system and various pathologies in adult cardiovascular diseases . Students will learn how to assess these clinical abnormalities of the human heart through the principles of echocardiographic imaging focusing on normal , abnormal , and post-operative valvular disease , coronary artery disease , systemic and pulmonary hypertension , adult cardiomyopathies and diseases of great vessels . Lectures are correlated with scan lab demonstration . ( Prerequisites : Active enrollment in the Echocardiography program and / or permission of program faculty ; 10-526-251 , Echocardiography Foundations ; 10-526-222 , Sonography Physics 2 ; Corequisites : 10-526-253 , Basic EKG Analysis )
10-526-223 VASCULAR IMAGING 1 ... introduces the principles of vascular sonographic imaging . Learners perform a variety of peripheral vascular arterial and venous duplex exams . ( Prerequisites : 10-526-200 , Intro to DMS ; 10-526-210 , Cross Sectional Anatomy ; 10-526-221 , Sonography Physics 1 )
10-526-253 BASIC EKG ANALYSIS ... explores the electrical activity of the heart and the various techniques for recording them . The differences between 3 and 12 lead electrocardiograms ( EKG ’ s ) will be covered . Students will identify waveforms and rhythms and correlate them to the cardiac events . ( Prerequisites : Active enrollment in the Echocardiography program and / or permission of program faculty )
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