Cardiac Sonography (CAS) Program (AAS)
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Program Waiver / Handbook
Program Mission & Outcomes
Mission
The mission of the Cardiac Sonography Program is to provide each student with quality educational experiences, which will prepare them to readily make the transition from student to competent entry level Cardiac Sonographer.
By the end of the program, the student will...
- Apply patient care methods appropriate to an entry?level sonographer.
- Apply mathematical computations in echo/Doppler measurements.
- Analyze human gross and sectional anatomy.
- Exercise appropriate judgment of machine instrumentation and the use of electronic controls in the optimization of the EKG trace or ultrasound image.
- Apply the principles of acoustical physics and Doppler ultrasound theory to the ultrasound exam.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical judgment inherent in health care.
- Integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data and observations made during the procedure for presentations to the interpreting physician.
- Recognize cardiac pathology and exercise appropriate judgment in obtaining ultrasound images for the interpreting physician.
- Explore current technologies related to the field of cardiac sonography.
Course Student Learning Outcomes
Suggested Academic Plan
Background Check Requirements
Yes, Background Check required. Visit the Background Checks page for more information.
Additional Program Information
Limited Enrollment Program Information
Application Semester: Spring Health Science Limited Enrollment Application Spring 2019
Admission Exam: Test of Required Academic Skills (TEAS), 30% of ranking
Additional Information: Health Science Limited Enrollment Program
Required Courses:
Full acceptance into the professional track of some programs is limited due to clinical or work site availability. Students compete to earn acceptance into these programs. All students having successfully completed the conditional acceptance requirements, are eligible to apply. Admittance criteria for all limited enrollment health science programs features a common set of prerequisite courses prior to acceptance to their selected program. Students have the opportunity to apply to multiple limited enrollment programs due to the common set of required courses used for the selection process.
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General Education Courses
(Minimum Grade C)
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Required Courses
(Minimum Grade B- )
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Weighted Courses
(Minimum Grade B- )
(70% of Ranking)
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| ENG 1010 |
HSC 1010 |
BIO 1210 |
| ENG 1020 |
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BIO 1211 |
| MTH 1110 |
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BIO 1220 |
| PSY 1110 |
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BIO 1221 |
| SPK 2010 |
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BIO 2150 |
Students may attempt to earn a seat in a Limited Enrollment program up to two times. An attempt is defined as having completed all prerequisite coursework at or above the minimum grade required, completed the entrance exam, but were not awarded a seat due to their standing and limited seat capacity. Students reapplying must complete the program reapplication process including submitting a new application.
Note: If you are a new transfer student or currently completing a required course at another institution, you must request an Official Transcript be sent to Baker College. Your Official Transcript must be received by 5:00 pm the last Friday of the semester. If you have previously provided your Official Transcript, you do not need to supply it again.
Library Resources
Clinical / Work Experience Information
For information about when to apply, how to apply, and application requirements, please visit our Work Experience Information web page.
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Career Readiness