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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DEGREE PROGRAM
The Lincoln University program in Diagnostic Imaging with concentrations in Diagnostic Sonography and Echocardiography is dedicated to provide high-quality education and training that leads to entry-level employment as a competent, ethical health care professional, and results in an Associate of Science Degree. The program emphasizes the necessity of professional development and life-long learning. The program provides academic activities and externships that enable graduates to develop a knowledge base for the use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and echocardiographic equipment for testing of the human body. It also provides students with the knowledge of clinical skills, problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Echocardiography are rapidly expanding health care fields where the needs for professionals continue. Graduates have opportunities for employment in: hospitals, clinics, physicians’ private offices, mobile services, and also in research, management, marketing, and administration of sales and product development for equipment manufacturers.
Associate of Science (AS) in Diagnostic Imaging Degree Program at Lincoln University consists of 24 units of General Education, 9 units of Core Courses, and 32 units of a Concentration, including 6 units of externship supervised by a certified adviser.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DEGREE PROGRAM
I. General Education
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1. |
Natural Sciences |
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6 |
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2. |
Psychology |
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3 |
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English |
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3 |
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4. |
Mathematics |
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3 |
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5. |
Computer Science |
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3 |
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6. |
Electives |
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6 |
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Total Required for General Education .............................. |
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24 |
Units |
The Diagnostic Imaging major program includes Core Courses, courses from one of the two Concentrations, and Externships. The specific requirements are detailed as follows:
II. Core Courses in Diagnostic Imaging
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DI |
10 |
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Physical Principles of Ultrasound |
3 |
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DI |
20 |
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Medical Terminology |
3 |
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DI |
30 |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
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| Total Required for Core Courses ........................................ |
9 |
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III. Major Courses in Diagnostic Imaging: at least one of the following Concentrations
| A. Diagnostic Sonography |
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DI |
110 |
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Ultrasound Principles and Protocols |
4 |
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DI |
130 |
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OB/GYN Ultrasound |
4 |
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DI |
140 |
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OB/GYN Scanning (Lab) |
4 |
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DI |
150 |
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Abdomen and Small Parts I |
4 |
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DI |
155 |
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Doppler Vascular Imaging |
4 |
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DI |
160 |
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Abdomen and Small Parts II |
4 |
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DI |
165 |
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Vascular Scanning (Lab) |
4 |
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DI |
170 |
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Abdomen and Small Parts Scanning (Lab) |
4 |
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| Total for Diagnostic Sonography Concentration ...................... |
32 |
Units |
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| B. Echocardiography (ECG) |
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DI |
115 |
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Introduction to Echocardiography |
4 |
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DI |
125 |
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ECG and Arrhythmias Interpretation |
4 |
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DI |
135 |
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Echo Imaging |
4 |
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DI |
145 |
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Echo Scanning (Lab) |
4 |
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DI |
155 |
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Doppler Vascular Imaging |
4 |
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DI |
165 |
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Vascular Scanning (Lab) |
4 |
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DI |
175 |
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Advanced Echo Imaging |
4 |
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DI |
185 |
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Advanced Echo Imaging (Lab) |
4 |
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| Total for ECG Concentration ............................. |
32 |
Units |
IV. Externships
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DI |
280A |
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Practicum / Externship I |
3 |
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DI |
280B |
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Practicum / Externship II |
3 |
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| Total for the Practicum / Externships .......... |
6 |
Units |
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| Total for the Associate of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Degree .......... |
71 |
Units |
Students should complete the graduation course chart below to receive the Lincoln University Associate of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Degree (a maximum of 30 educational and 6 externship credit units can be transferred from other institutions of higher education or obtained from work experience).
GENERAL EDUCATION (24 units)
| Basic Subjects and Required Courses (18 units) |
Electives
(2 courses or 6 units from the following)
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| MATH 10 |
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SCI 10 |
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BA 45 |
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ENG 82A |
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| ENG 75 |
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PSYCH 10 |
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BA 146 |
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ENG 82B or 90s |
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| CS 10 |
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SCI 31 |
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HIST -- |
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HUM -- |
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CORE COURSES (9 units)
CONCENTRATIONS AND EXTERNSHIPS(32 units for each of at least one concentration, and 6 units of externships):
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Diagnostic Sonography
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| DI 110 |
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DI 150 |
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DI 165 |
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DI 280A |
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| DI 130 |
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DI 155 |
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DI 170 |
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DI 280B |
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| DI 140 |
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DI 160 |
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Echocardiography
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| DI 115 |
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DI 145 |
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DI 175 |
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DI 280A |
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| DI 125 |
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DI 155 |
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DI 185 |
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DI 280B |
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| DI 135 |
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DI 165 |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCING FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DEGREE PROGRAM*
YEAR ONE
| Fall |
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MATH |
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10 |
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College Mathematics |
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3
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ENG |
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75 |
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Critical Thinking |
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3
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SCI |
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10 |
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Physical Science |
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3 |
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SCI |
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31 |
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Human Biology |
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3
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-- |
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General Education Course / Elective |
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3
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| Spring |
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DI |
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10 |
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Physical Principles of Ultrasound |
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3
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PSYCH |
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10 |
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Fundamentals of Psychology |
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3
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CS |
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10 |
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Introduction to Computer Science |
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3
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DI |
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20 |
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Medical Terminology |
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3
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-- |
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General Education Course / Elective |
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3
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| Summer |
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DI |
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30 |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
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3
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| A. Diagnostic Sonography |
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DI |
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110 |
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Ultrasound Principles and Protocols |
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4
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| B. Echocardiography |
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DI |
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115 |
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Introduction to Echocardiography |
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4
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YEAR TWO (All courses are given sequentially)
| Fall |
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| A. Diagnostic Sonography |
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DI |
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130 |
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OB/GYN Ultrasound |
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4 |
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DI |
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150 |
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Abdomen and Small Parts I |
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4 |
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DI |
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155 |
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Doppler Vascular Imaging |
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4 |
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| B. Echocardiography |
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DI |
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125 |
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ECG and Arrhythmias Interpretation |
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4 |
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DI |
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135 |
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Echo Imaging |
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4 |
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DI |
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155 |
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Doppler Vascular Imaging |
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4 |
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| Spring |
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| A. Diagnostic Sonography |
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DI |
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140 |
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OB/GYN Scanning (Lab) |
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4 |
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DI |
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160 |
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Abdomen and Small Parts II |
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4 |
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DI |
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165 |
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Vascular Scanning (Lab) |
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4 |
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| B. Echocardiography |
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DI |
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145 |
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Echo Scanning (Lab) |
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4 |
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DI |
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165 |
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Vascular Scanning (Lab) |
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4 |
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DI |
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175 |
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Advanced Echo Imaging |
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4 |
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| Summer |
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| A. Diagnostic Sonography |
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DI |
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170 |
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Abdomen and Small Parts Scanning (Lab) |
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4 |
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| B. Echocardiography |
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DI |
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185 |
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Advanced Echo Imaging (Lab) |
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4 |
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Externships
(follow all core and required concentration courses) |
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DI |
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280A
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Practicum / Externship I |
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3
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DI |
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280B
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Practicum / Externship II |
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3
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* The order of major courses can be changed only with permissions of an advisor and the program director.
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