Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: CVT
Course #: 230
Course Title: Introduction to Pediatric Echocardiography
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description [§335.2] (Insert the new/revised digital description below):
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
2.0
2.0
0.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [ ]½ [X]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction:
Lab Instruction:
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction. Maximum
enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum Class Size):
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4.
Catalog Description [§335.2] (Insert the new/revised description in space below):
Provides an introduction to the normal anatomy and physiology of the fetal and pediatric
heart. This course presents various conditions of the fetal and postnatal heart for which
examination and discussion can occur. These conditions are: Cardiac Embryology
(including a comparison between fetal and postnatal circulation), Congenital (present at
birth) vs. Acquired (developing sometime during childhood), and Obstructive, Acyanotic,
and Cyanotic heart defects. In addition, genetic abnormalities associated common
cardiac syndromes are also presented. Students view cardiac images of these conditions
in order to determine the possible diagnosis of the patient. Participation in laboratory
scanning is incorporated into the course to give students the opportunity to learn
echocardiographic views included in all pediatric echocardiographic imaging protocols.
Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography Technology AS
program.
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites [§335.2]: CVT 224 and 226
C
Corequisites: CVT 228
Other:
5.
Learning Outcomes [§335.2]
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
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Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: CVT
Course #: 230
Course Title: Introduction to Pediatric Echocardiography
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 Compare fetal and neonatal cardiac anatomy and function to that of an adult
 Identify pediatric cardiac anatomy on echocardiographic images
 Describe the normal hemodynamics of the cardiovascular system in both the fetal
and pediatric patient
 Describe the underlying condition(s) for congenital pediatric pathology presented
 Correlate congenital pathology with echocardiographic images
 Identify and discuss the various fetal and postnatal diagnostic conditions presented
 Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between pediatric and adult
echocardiographic protocols
 Practice hands-on scanning techniques based on the established pediatric
echocardiographic imaging protocol
6.
Planned Sequence of Instruction [§335.2]
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
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7.
Embryology of the fetal heart.
Normal anatomy of the fetal/neonatal heart.
Scanning Techniques
Obstructive Lesions
Acyanotic Lesions
Cyanotic Lesions
Pediatric/Genetic Syndromes
Assessment of Student Learning [§335.44]
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by the Shared
Governance Policy – Assessing Institutional Effectiveness, is part of regular curriculum
maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent
faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s assessment management system.
The students are assessed via weekly on-line quizzes and discussion forums.
Additionally students prepare and present a pediatric case study to the class.
Students participate in a hands-on session.
8.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use) [§335.2]: C-Lecture/Laboratory, ALecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, DIndependent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FEField Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
No textbooks required.
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Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: CVT
Course #: 230
Course Title: Introduction to Pediatric Echocardiography
NAME AND SIGNATURE
1. Discipline Faculty Proponent: Kristy Werkheiser
DATE
10/15/14
2. Curriculum Manager & College Catalog Editor: Erika Steenland
11/13/14
3. Department Chairperson (Discipline Approval): Lois Schaffer
11/17/14
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A/B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the
College’s mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer accredited four-year colleges and universities.
NAME AND SIGNATURE
4. Associate Provost: Kathleen T. Doherty
DATE
11/21/14
5. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia Doherty, Ph.D.
11/26/14
9.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 200920
10.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
10/2010: Type of Instruction (Blended)
10/15/14: Catalog Description, learning outcomes, and sequence of instruction
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Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09; 7/31/12; 7/30/13; 8/26/13; 1/31/14; 8/18/14