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Program Overview

The Cardiac Sonography program provides specialized training in the use of ultrasound technology to diagnose and monitor heart conditions. Students gain hands-on experience with cardiac imaging techniques and patient care.

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

Foundations Of Healthcare And Medical Knowledge:

The College of Health Sciences begins with a comprehensive exploration of healthcare principles and medical knowledge. Students acquire a deep understanding of human anatomy, disease processes, and healthcare practices. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to excel in the diverse field of health sciences.

Healthcare Experience And Patient Care:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Health Sciences places a strong emphasis on clinical experience and patient care. Students have opportunities to participate in clinical rotations, work in healthcare settings, and engage with patients. These experiences not only enhance their clinical skills but also provide valuable insights into healthcare delivery.

Global Health Initiatives And International Healthcare Engagement:

The College of Health Sciences at Los Angeles City University is committed to promoting global health initiatives and fostering international healthcare engagement. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on healthcare and encourages students to engage in healthcare projects with global impact. This global perspective equips students to address complex health challenges in diverse global communities.

Health Care System

This course exposes you to the breadth of the field of health care without overwhelming them with detail. This course is unique in that it combines a health perspective with a business perspective. It focuses on the delivery system, and addresses the perpetual tradeoff between access, quality, and cost of services.

Introduction to Public Health (Disease Prevention)

This course presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. This course details each human system and the diseases related to the systems. The course provides in-depth overview of diseases; from hereditary diseases to diseases of the skin all are covered in this course.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology is a critical academic course you must master to succeed in the health professions. The human anatomy and physiology is explained in a simplified and systematic manner, includes analogies to compare the human body to everyday things you can relate to.

Pharmacology

This course will examine drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body (e.g. cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, etc.) and some fundamental principles. There will be emphasis on how the drugs target organ, the mechanisms of drug action, and adverse effects of the drugs on the system

Introduction to Fitness and Wellness

This course gives you a solid foundation in fitness and lifetime wellness, while teaching them how to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The course includes the latest research in exercise science and expanded coverage of wellness throughout the course.

Introduction to Health Sciences

This course provides you with tools you need to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes and become savvy consumers of health-information. This user-friendly course will hold your interest by covering health topics of primary concern; such as Promoting Healthy Behavior Change, Psychosocial Health, Managing Stress, Birth Control, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Environmental Health.

Introduction to Nutrition Science

This is a course which introduces basics of nutrition to you Course stresses a scientific foundation for nutrition that allows you to develop a personal diet and dietary practices that are associated with good health. Each category of nutrition is detailed in course; menu and meal preparation is also discussed.

Introduction to Health Promotion

This course provides introductory-level health education with a solid understanding of the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically. Philosophy, theory, ethical perspectives, and future trends of health sciences is discussed in details.

Cardiac Sonography Procedures and Practices

This course explores the procedures and practices involved in cardiac sonography, including advanced imaging techniques and the interpretation of sonographic findings.

Fundamentals of Cardiac Sonography

This course delves into the essential principles and techniques in cardiac sonography, focusing on the theoretical and practical aspects of performing cardiac ultrasound examinations.

Introduction to Cardiac Sonography

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cardiac sonography, covering the basics of ultrasound technology, cardiac anatomy, and the application of sonographic principles in cardiac diagnostics.

Cardiac Sonography Advanced Studies

This course delves into advanced topics in cardiac sonography, including cutting-edge techniques, research, and clinical applications.

Cardiac Sonography Clinical Practices

This course provides hands-on clinical experience in cardiac sonography, focusing on the application of sonographic techniques in a clinical setting.

Cardiac Sonography Patient Care

This course focuses on patient care within the field of cardiac sonography, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and professionalism.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
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Meets Opportunity

At Los Angeles City University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Health Care System

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health and health care in america: an introduction
    The business side of health care
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The payment process: insurance and third party payers
    The payment process: government payment programs
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Health care providers: physicians
    Nurses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Other clinical health care providers
    Primary care: health care provider and rsquo;s offices and clinics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Secondary care: hospitals
    Tertiary care: the long-term care continuum
    Mental health services: a combination of systems
    The public health system: the government and rsquo;s role
    Medical technology and pharmaceuticals
    Medical research and prevention

Introduction to public health (disease prevention)

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to disease.
    Immunity, inflammation, and immune disorders.
    Infectious diseases.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Neoplasms.
    Hereditary diseases.
    Nutrition and disease.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Diseases of the cardiovascular.
    Diseases of the blood.
    Diseases of the respiratory system.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Diseases of the digestive system.
    Diseases of the urinary system.
    Diseases of the reproductive system.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Diseases of the endocrine system.
    Diseases of the nervous system and special senses.
    Mental illness.
    Diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles.
    Diseases of the skin.

Human anatomy and physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Anatomy and physiology: learning the language
    The human body: reading the map
    The cells: the raw materials and building blocks
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tissues and systems: the inside story
    The skeletal system: the framework
    The muscular system: movement for the journey
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The integumentary system: the protective covering
    The nervous system: the body and rsquo;s control center, part one
    The nervous system: the body and rsquo;s control center, part two
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The endocrine system: the body and rsquo;s other control center
    The special senses: the sights and sounds
    The cardiovascular system: transport and supply
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The respiratory system: it and rsquo;s a gas
    The lymphatic and immune systems: your defense systems
    The gastro-intestinal system: fuel for the trip
    The urinary system: filtration and fluid balance
    The reproduction system: replacement and repair
    The journey and rsquo;s end: now what?

Pharmacology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to pharmacology
    Law and ethics of medications
    Dispensing prescription, terminology, and abbreviations
    Administration of medications
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Measurement systems and their equivalents
    Calculation of dosages
    Nutritional aspects of pharmacology
    Antibacterial and antiviral agents
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Vaccines and immune globulins
    Analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agents
    Antineoplastic agents
    Effects of drugs on the central nervous system
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Anesthetic agents
    Effects of drugs on skin conditions
    Effects of drugs on the cardiovascular system
    Effects of drugs on the vascular system
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Effects of drugs on urinary tract disorders and electrolyte balance
    Effects of drugs on the endocrine system
    Effects of drugs on reproductive system disorders
    Effects of drugs on gastrointestinal disorders
    Effects of drugs on eye, nose, and ear disorders
    Toxicology
    Geriatrics

Introduction to Fitness and Wellness

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding health-related fitness and wellness
    Fitness evaluation: self-testing
    General principles of exercise for health and fitness
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exercise prescription guidelines: cardiorespiratory fitness
    Improving muscular strength and endurance
    Improving flexibility
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Nutrition, health, and fitness
    Exercise, diet, and weight control
    Prevention of cardiovascular disease
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stress management and modifying unhealthy behavior
    Exercise and the environment
    Exercise for special populations
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Prevention and rehabilitation of exercise-related injuries
    Prevention of cancer
    Sexually transmitted infections
    Addictive substances
    Life time fitness

Introduction to health sciences

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting healthy behavior change
    Psychosocial health: being mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually well
    Managing stress: coping with life's challenges
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Violence and abuse: creating healthy environments
    Healthy relationships and sexuality: making commitments
    Birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth: managing your fertility
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Licit and illicit drugs: use, misuse, and abuse
    Alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine: daily pleasure, daily challenges
    Nutrition: eating for optimum health
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing your weight: finding a healthy balance
    Personal fitness: improving health through exercise
    Cardiovascular disease: reducing your risk
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cancer: reducing your risk
    Infectious and noninfectious conditions: risks and responsibilities
    Life's transitions: the aging process
    Environmental health: thinking globally, acting locally
    Consumerism: selecting health care products and services
    Complementary and alternative medicine: new choices and responsibilities for healthwise consumers

Introduction to nutrition science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Our daily bread.
    Food safety.
    Factors in food preparation.
    Vegetables.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fruits.
    Salads and salad dressings.
    Fats and oils.
    Carbohydrates: sugar cookery.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Carbohydrates: starches and cereal cookery.
    Proteins: milk and cheese.
    Proteins: meats, poultry, and fish.
    Eggs.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Leavening agents.
    Basics of batters and doughs.
    Breads-quick and yeast.
    Cakes, cookies, and pastries.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Beverages.
    Preserving food.
    Nutrition and food.
    Menu planning and meal preparation.
    Meal service and hospitality.

Introduction to health promotion

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A background for the profession
    The history of health and health education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Philosophical foundations
    Theoretical foundations
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Ethics and health education
    The health educator. roles, responsibilities, certifications, advanced study
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The settings for health education
    Agencies/associations/organizations associated with health education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The literature of health education
    Future trends in health education

Cardiac Sonography Procedures and Practices

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Standard Echocardiographic Views of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Parasternal Long Axis
  • Apical Four
  • Subcostal Views
  In Section 2 Doppler Echocardiography of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Color Flow Doppler
  • Pulse Wave Doppler
  • Continuous Wave Doppler
  In Section 3 Quantitative Measurements of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Chamber Dimensions
  • Ejection Fraction
  • Valve Gradients
  In Section 4 Clinical Case Studies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Common Pathologies
  • Complex Cases
  • Interpretation and Reporting
  In Section 5 Professional Development of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Continuing Education
  • Certification and Credentialing
  • Trends in Cardiac Sonography

Fundamentals of Cardiac Sonography

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Cardiac Imaging Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Two-Dimensional Echocardiography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • M-Mode Imaging
  In Section 2 Cardiac Pathophysiology of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Common Cardiac Diseases
  • Hemodynamic Changes
  • Pathological Findings in Sonography
  In Section 3 Sonographic Procedures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Patient Preparation
  • Image Acquisition Protocols
  • Post-Examination Procedures
  In Section 4 Quality Assurance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Image Quality Control
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Accreditation Standards
  In Section 5 Advanced Imaging Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • 3D and 4D Echocardiography
  • Strain Imaging
  • Contrast Echocardiography

Introduction to Cardiac Sonography

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Foundations of Cardiac Sonography of this course you will cover these topics:
  • History and Scope of Cardiac Sonography
  • Key Concepts and Terminologies
  • Overview of Cardiac Ultrasound Technology
  In Section 2 Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Structure and Function of the Heart
  • Blood Flow and Circulation
  • Cardiac Cycle
  In Section 3 Basic Sonographic Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Ultrasound
  • Image Acquisition and Interpretation
  • Instrumentation and Equipment
  In Section 4 Clinical Applications of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Common Cardiac Conditions
  • Diagnostic Uses of Cardiac Sonography
  • Case Studies
  In Section 5 Professional Practice of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations
  • Patient Interaction and Communication
  • Career Opportunities in Cardiac Sonography

Cardiac Sonography Advanced Studies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Advanced Imaging Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • 3D/4D Echocardiography
  • Speckle Tracking Echocardiography
  • Contrast Echocardiography
  In Section 2 Research in Cardiac Sonography of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Current Research Trends
  • Methodologies in Sonographic Research
  • Critical Analysis of Studies
  In Section 3 Innovations in Cardiac Sonography of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Technological Advances
  • New Diagnostic Tools
  • Future Directions
  In Section 4 Clinical Applications of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Complex Cardiac Pathologies
  • Interventional Echocardiography
  • Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography
  In Section 5 Professional Growth of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leadership in Sonography
  • Teaching and Mentorship
  • Continuing Education

Cardiac Sonography Clinical Practices

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Clinical Rotations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Hospital and Outpatient Settings
  • Supervised Practice
  • Real
  In Section 2 Patient Care of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Patient Interaction
  • Communication Skills
  • Compassionate Care
  In Section 3 Diagnostic Procedures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Conducting Examinations
  • Recording Findings
  • Clinical Decision Making
  In Section 4 Case Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Patient Histories
  • Follow
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  In Section 5 Clinical Assessment of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Feedback and Improvement
  • Professional Competency

Cardiac Sonography Patient Care

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Patient Interaction of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Building Rapport
  • Patient Comfort and Safety
  • Effective Communication
  In Section 2 Ethical Considerations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Informed Consent
  • Ethical Decision Making
  In Section 3 Cultural Competence of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Understanding Diverse Populations
  • Culturally Sensitive Care
  • Communication Barriers
  In Section 4 Patient Education of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Explaining Procedures
  • Addressing Patient Concerns
  • Providing Educational Resources
  In Section 5 Professional Behavior of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Professionalism in Healthcare
  • Time Management
  • Stress Management
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