Course Descriptions - Community College of Rhode Island

discussed. Recognition of normal anatomy
and measurements will be addressed. Recognition
of scanning windows and imaging
planes will be addressed. Basic scanning
techniques, specific protocols and echocardiographic
findings will be discussed in
the normal and abnormal conditions. The
basic development of the ability to perform
examinations in these areas will occur
with classroom experience using real-time
equipment with transthoracic, and Doppler
and color Doppler display modes. (Prerequisite:
DMSD 2100) Lecture: 3 hours
DMSD 2261 - Echocardiography II -
3 Credits
This course expands on the material presented
in Echocardiography I and continues
to provide students with the knowledge
necessary to capably perform a complete
and diagnostic echocardiographic examination
using M-Mode, two-dimensional, Doppler
and color Doppler modalities. More
complex anatomy and abnormal pathology
are addressed. Scanning techniques, specific
protocols and echocardiographic findings
will be discussed in relation to these more
complex abnormalities. The development
of the ability to perform examinations in
these areas will occur with classroom
experience using real-time equipment
with transthoracic, and Doppler and color
Doppler display modes. (Prerequisite: DMSD
2260) Lecture: 3 hours
DMSD 2262 - Advanced
Echocardiography - 3 Credits
This course expands on the material presented
in Echocardiography I and II and
continues to provide students with the
knowledge necessary to capably perform
a complete and diagnostic echocardiographic
examination using M-Mode, twodimensional,
Doppler and color Doppler
modalities. This course concentrates on
the recognition and interpretation of more
complex abnormal anatomy and disease
states. Scanning techniques, specific pro-
tocols and echocardiographic findings will
be discussed in relation to these abnormal
conditions. The development of the ability
to perform examinations in these areas
occurs with classroom experience using
real-time equipment with transthoracic,
and Doppler and color Doppler display
modes. (Prerequisite: DMSD 2261) Lecture:
3 hours
DMSD 2263 - Echocardiography
Practicum I - 3 Credits
This practicum involves the observation and
initial scanning experience of transthoracic
adult cardiac sonographic examinations
with emphasis on normal two-dimensional,
M-Mode and Doppler pattern recognition.
Students are under the supervision of a
registered echocardiographer. (Prerequisite:
DMSD 2260) Clinical: 32 hours per week
DMSD 2264 - Echocardiography
Practicum II - 3 Credits
This practicum involves the clinical performance
of transthoracic adult cardiac
sonographic examinations with emphasis
on normal two-dimensional, M-Mode and
Doppler pattern recognition. Students are
under the supervision of a registered echocardiographer.
(Prerequisite: DMSD 2263)
Clinical: 32 hours per week
DMSD 2265 - Echocardiography
Practicum III - 3 Credits
This practicum involves the clinical performance
of transthoracic adult cardiac
sonographic examinations with emphasis
on normal two-dimensional, M-Mode and
Doppler pattern recognition. Focus is on
performing complete exams on patients
with complex disease states. Students are
under the supervision of a registered echocardiographer.
(Prerequisite: DMSD 2264)
Clinical: 32 hours per week
DMSD 2500 - Diagnostic Medical
Sonography Seminar - 3 Credits
This is an interactive course combining
general abdominal students, echocardiography
students and vascular students. This
provides students with an opportunity
to discuss their scanning experience and
review skills necessary for professional
practice. Students prepare a research project
on a topic in their area of specialty. This
includes patient history, clinical findings,
anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols,
image interpretation, differential diagnosis
and patient care. Students prepare and
deliver an oral presentation to the class
based on their research using PowerPoint
or other appropriate methods. (Prerequisite:
DMSD 2240 or DMSD 2262 or DMSD
2252) Lecture: 3 hours
eCon (eConomiCS)
ECON 2030 - Principles of
Microeconomics - 3 Credits
(formerly ECON 2020)
This course studies economic principles
with emphasis on the price system,
resource allocation, industrial organization,
international trade and comparative
economic systems. (Prerequisite: MATH at
the 0600 level required, MATH 1200 recommended)
Lecture: 3 hours
ECON 2040 - Principles of
Macroeconomics - 3 Credits
(formerly ECON 2010)
This course studies the fundamental principles,
problems and policies of the American
economic system. Major emphasis is placed
on the institutions of the economy, supplydemand
analysis, national income theory,
monetary and fiscal policy and growth
analysis. (Prerequisite: MATH at the 0600 level
required, MATH 1200 recommended) Lecture:
3 hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of course required before registering. Corequisite: Course must be taken prior to or at the same time.
dmsd-econ-emer
emer (emergenCy
mAnAgemenT)
EMER 1000 - Fundamentals of
Emergency Management - 3 Credits
This course provides information that enables
persons entering the profession or expanding
their roles to function effectively with a broad
array of emergency management issues. The
primary purpose is to provide an overview
of the characteristics, functions, resources
and capabilities of an integrated system
and how various emergency management
services (EMA, fire, police/security, EMS,
health care providers, etc.) work together
effectively. Emphasis is placed on how this
system is applied to all government levels,
across the four phases and all functions of
emergency management. It includes the
role of national, regional and local services in
a variety of disasters. This course is intended
for a broad audience including personnel
in public safety, emergency management,
health care facilities, and others having an
interest in gaining a working knowledge of
preparedness. Lecture: 3 hours
EMER 1010 - Understanding and
Responding to Terrorism - 3 Credits
This course provides students with an
understanding of defining terrorism. Students
learn about its origins and the development
of using terror to influence public
policy decisions. The history and changing
nature of terrorist organizations are also
presented. Terrorist groups and structure
are discussed. Individual and community
awareness of, preparing and responding to
terrorist acts are presented. This course is
intended for anyone interested in learning
more about terrorism. Lecture: 3 hours
EMER 1020 - Bioterrorism and Public
Health Emergencies - 3 Credits
This course focuses on both naturally
occurring disease outbreak and bioterrorist
events of the past and the implications
of these events for the future. Key elements
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