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,,',. "", --- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-CARDIOVASCULARSONOGRAPHYCONCURRENT MASTER OF HEALTHSCIENCE OPTIONRequired CoursesRequired CoursesREQUIRED CREDIT HOURSREQUIRED CREDIT HOURSBHS 3110Health Care Ethics3MHS 5107 Master's Degree Internship5BHS 3120Introduction to Epidemiology3MHS 5205 Writing for Medical Publication3BHS 3130Research and Design for Health Care3MHS 5207 Practicum5BHS 3150Principles in Leadership3MHS 5406 Directed Studies I/Elective3BHS 3155Conflict Resolution in Health Care3MHS 5407 Directed Studies II/Elective3BHS 3160Health Policy3MHS 5408 Directed Studies III/Elective3BHS 4000Cultural Competency in Health Care3MHS 5501 Epidemiology and Biostatistics3BHS 4100Academic and Professional Writing3BHS 4110Health Care and Aging3MHS 5507 Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Trendsin Today's Health Care Environment4CVS 3001Correlative Imaging and Anatomy4MHS 5510 Research Methods3CVS 3000Introduction toMHS 5530 Principles of Managementin Health Care3Cardiovascular Instruments3CVS 3010 Echocardiography I/Lab3CVS 3020 Echocardiography II/Lab3CVS 3030Echocardiography lII/Lab4CVS 3040Ultrasound Physics I4CVS 3050Ultrasound Physics Review2CVS3060Cerebrovascular Testing/Lab3CVS 3070 Peripheral Arterial Testing/Lab3CVS 3080Venous Testing/Lab3CVS 3090Abdominal Vascular Testing/Lab3CVS 4000C linical Prep and Review/Basic Life Support3CVS 4500 C linical Extemship I (16 weeks)9CVS 4600 Clinical Externship II (16 weeks)9CVS 4700 Clinical Externship III (16 weeks)9Subtotal Required Courses92Prerequisite Courses30If interested in the concurrent Master of Health Scienceoption, please contact an admissions counselor or theprogram office for further details. Course requirementsand availability are subject to change without notice.Minimum Total Degree SemesterHours Required122Curriculum is subject to change without notice.Health Professions DivisionI7

.ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSSELECTIONUpon receipt of a completed application, either for theThe app licant who has graduated from a college orbache lo r's or master's degree track; fees; credentials; anduniversity of a country for which English is not thetranscripts, the adm issions officer for the cardiovascularprimary language, regardless of United States res idencysonography program in the College of Health Carestatus, must obtain a minimum score of 550 on theSciences will review all material for evidence of thewritten or 213 on the computerized Test of English as aproper education , training, and background to enter theForeign Language (TOEFL). An official set of scorescardiovascu lar sonography concentration. The universitymust be sent directly from the Educational Testingreserves the rightServices in Princeton, New Jersey, to NSU's EPS.tomodify any requirement on anindividual basis as deemed necessary by the dean of theEquivalent scores from the International EnglishCollege of Health Care Sciences and the program director.Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson TestAreas of consideration include application content,of English-Academic (PTE-A) are acceptable.motivation. Upon rece ipt of the completed application,It is highly recommended that cardiovascularsonography applicants have or obtain meaningful andthe COA will select applicants for interview. Applicantssignificant scientific, health care, or elder care work ormust be present for the interview {phone interviews arevolunteer experience.academ ic record, letters of eva luation, and personalnot acceptable}. Expenses for the interview are theresponsibility of the applicant.

ACCREDITATIONSThe Master of Health Science is an establishedprogram within Nova Southeastern University's Collegeof Health Care Sciences. This program was officiallyapproved by the NSU board of trustees in 2009.Nova Southeastern University is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges to award associate's,baccalaureate, master's, educational specialist,doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact theCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern lane,Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500for QuestIons about the accreditation of NovaSoutheastern University.NONDISCRIMINATIONConsistent with all federal and state laws, rules,regulations, andlor local ordinances (e.g., Title VII,TItle VI. TItle III. Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, and Title IX), itBACHELOR OF SCIENCE-CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHYis the policy of Nova Southeastern University not toengage in any discrimination or harassment againstPREREQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCEany individuals because of race, color, religion orIn order to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of ScienceCardiovascular Sonography, a student must have completed 30 creditcreed , sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin,non-disqualifying disability, age, ancestry, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, unfavorable dischargehours of prerequisite education course work with a minimum GPA of 2.75from the military, veteran status, or political beliefs oron a 4.0 grading scale.affiliations, and to comply with all federal and statenondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmativeaction laws, orders, and regulations.REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSESREQUIRED CREDIT HOURSThis nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions;Composition (above Comp 1000)3enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics;Social and Behavioral Sciences9ment in all university centers, programs, and activities.Humanities*6NSU admits students of any race, color, religion orAnatomy and Physiology I3nondisquaJifying disability, age, ancestry, maritalPhysical/Human/Biological Science3employment; and access to, partiCipation in, and treat-creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin,Physics3Math" (above Math 1000)3Subtotal General Education Courses30N ote: Required general education courses cannot be survey courses.status, sexual orientation , unfavorable dischargefrom the military, veteran status, or political beliefsor affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs,and activities generally accorded or made availableto students at NSU, and does not discriminate in theadministration of its educational policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, and athleticand other school-admInistered programs . recommend 3 semester hours in foreign language strongly recommend 3 semester hours in college algebraPREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED COURSEAnatomy and Physiology 11Health ProfeSSiOns Division' 9

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL I.Applicants for admission must submit or be respo nsiblefor submission of7. TO EFL scores, or equi valent lELTS or PTE-AI . a completed application form along with a 50,8 . a student-prepared learning portfolio requestingnonrefundable application fee (Applications can bedownloaded by visiting www.nova.edu/cardiovascular.)2 . two letters of evaluation from individualsscores, (if applicable), sent di rectly to NSU'S EPSassessmen t of prior experiences fo r academic c redit(onl y for grad uates from programs other than thosefrom regionally accredited colleges or universities)(other than relatives) such as academic advisors,professors, clinical o r non clinical superv isors,All admissions information should be sent too r community associates3. official college-, certificate-, and/or diploma-basedtranscripts from all undergraduate and grad uateinstitutions attended, sent directly from the institu;tion to the Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)4. cop ies of national and/o r state professional certification, licensure, or registra tio n, if applicables.evaluation of coursework taken at a foreign institutionfor U.S. institutional equivalence (if applicable)Foreign coursework must be evaluated by one ofthe foll owing services:World Education Services, Inc.Bowling Green StationP O. Box 5087New York, New York 10274-5087(212) 966-63 11 www.wes .orgJosef Silny & Associates71 0 1 SW 102nd AvenueMiami, Florida 33 173Phone: (305) 273-1616 · Fax: (305) 273-1338www.jsilny.comEducational Credential EvaluatorsP.O. Box 514070Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 -3470(414) 289-3400 www.ece.orgi. a current curriculum vitaeo I Nova Southeastern UniversityNOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYEnrollmenr Processing ServicesCollege of Health Care SciencesCardiovascular Sonography Adm issions3301 College Avenue, P.O. Box 299000Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905Phone: (954) 262- 1101 Fax: (954) 262-2282The Office of Admissions works on a rolling admissionsbasis. Applications are accepted year ro und . To ensurethat your application rece ives prompt consideration ,you should apply earl y.The Committee on Admissions will not consider anapplic ati on until all req uired fees, credentials, transcripts,and test scores have been received by the EPS.The university reserves the right to modify any requirements on an individual basis as deemed necessary by thedean of the College of Health Care Sciences.The college reserves the right, and the student (by hisor her act of matriculation) concedes to the college theright, to requ ire his or her withdrawal any time thecollege deems it necessary to safeguard its standards ofscholarship, conduct, and compliance with regulations,o r for suc h o ther reasons as are deemed appropriate.The dean and cardiovascular sonography programd irector reserve the right to require the stude nt's with drawal at any time for the above-mentioned reasons.I\

B.S.-CYSAn evaluation of transfer credit will be completed prior to the first semester of enrollment, and applicable credit will betransferred based on all fina l official transcripts received. Students will be advised to take courses based on the officialevaluation in their file.Transfer students must provide final official transcripts from all their previous colleges. Their previous academic work willthen be evaluated. The B.S.-Cardiovascular Sonography program will transfer a maximum of 30 prerequisite semesterhours (grades of C or better).I\CONCURRENT M.H.Sc. OPTIONStudents matriculated into the concurrent M.H.sc. option may petition for transfer of credits to the program. Up to, butnot exceeding! 6 semester hours of graduate work may be considered for transfer from a regionally accredited institution.The courses considered for transfer must meet the goals and objectives of the M.H.Sc. course in question, have a grade ofB or better, and cannot be previously applied toward another awarded degree in or outside of NSU.Health Professions DivisionI II

- - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS B.S.-CARDIOVASCULAR SONOCiRAPHYCORE COURSESCredit HoursCVS 3000 Introduction to CardiovascularSonography Instruments . 3Th is course is designed to introduce the students to theequipment used in cardiovascular ultrasou nd . The coursewill, therefore, be primarily taught in the ultrasoundtraining laboratory in small groups, with sup plementalonline content and challenge-based learning ass ignments.The focus of the course will be to lead the students towardproficiency and competency in using all the tools availableon the ultrasound equipment for the production of qualityimages, as well as proper ergonomics, patient handling,and care of the equipment. This course is the foundationfor all the following core courses.CVS 3001 Correlative Imaging and Anatomy . 4For this course, emphas is will be placed on teaching thestudents to identify normal cross-sectional anatomy basedon the characteristics of each imaging modality, theposition of other relative anatomy {anatomical landmarks),proportionali ty of size, and correlation with other imagi ngmodalities. As such, this course will serve as the foundationfor knowledge and understanding of both fundamentalimaging analysis and anato mical identification, which willbe required for successful comp letion of the core coursesin the balance of the program curriculum.CVS 3010 Echocardiography I. . 3This course will provide an introduction to techniques,measurements, and normal function of the adult heart asevaluated with ultrasou nd. It will have a strong hands-oncomponent and students will spend several hours per weekin the ultrasound training laboratory acqui ring skills inbasic imaging, patient positioning, and ergonomics to forma solid foundation for later, more-advanced courses. Lectureswill include, but not be limited to, a review of the normalanatomy and physiological function of the heart, commonlyencountered pathology, pathophysiology, basic treatmentoptions, and beginning analysis of data obtained byultrasound, as well as introduction to other cardiofocused techniques.12I Nova Southeastern UniversityCredit Hou rsCVS 3020 Echocardiography II . . . . 3This is an intermediate course on the use of ultrasound for theevaluation of the adult heart and heart function. It will have astrong hands-on component and students will spend severalhours per week in the ultrasound training laboratory acquiringadvanced imaging skills to begin mastery of the adult echocardiography examination. Lectures will continue with advancedsubjects including, but not limited to, acquired and congenitalpathologies, pathophysiology, and treatment options. In-depthanalysis of echocardiographic findings and presentation of samein preliminary reporting will also be covered in detail.CVS 3030 Echocardiography III . . 4This is an advanced COurse on the use of specialized ultrasoundtechniques for the evaluation of the adult heart, with additionalcontent for pediatric echocardiography and other advancedimaging techniques and considerations. It will have a stronghands-on component and students will spend several hours perweek in the ultrasound training labo ratory acqui ring advancedimaging skills. Lectures will cover special considerations foradvanced imaging, specific pathologies and anatomicalconsiderations for pediatric imaging, pediatric congenitalpathologies, pathophysiology, treatment options, and analysisof data obtained by ultrasound, as well as other cardia-focusedtechniques. Additional topics will cover procedures andother considerations surrounding the performance of theechocardiogtaphy exam that will be encountered in a clinicalsetting, preparing the student for clinical externships in yeartwo of the program.CVS 3040 Ultrasound Physics I . . . 4This course helps the student acquire knowledge of all thefundamental principles and concepts necessary to understandthe properties of sound and ultrasound as used in diagnosticimaging. These principles and concepts will span from basicproperties of sound in soft tissue to advanced techniques,such as Doppler, spectral analysis, and M-mode, as theypertain to evaluation for vascular and cardiac ultrasoundimaging. Students will also learn about artifacts, safety, andthe concepts of bio-effects. Key physics principles will beillustrated with hands-on exercises and activities in theclassroom and lab, utilizing both the imaging equipment andmore everyday materials. C hallenge-based learning physicsassign ments will also be given to further the learning process.

Credit HoursCredit HoursCVS 3050 Ultrasound Physics Review . . . 2CVS 4000 Clinical Preparation . 3This course reviews the principles and concepts learned inCVS 3040 through qu izzes and exams ro help the studentprepare for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation(SP!) exam administered by the ARDMS. The students willtake the exam after completion of the course.This course helps students learn the nontechnical aspects ofthe profession of diagnostic medical sonographers including,but not limited to, professionalism, billing, quality assurance,image storage, and reporting. It will prepare students for theclinical experience that follows in the second year. Embeddedin this course will also be a certification training seminar forCVS 3060 Cerebrovascular Testing . 3This course will focus on the use of ultrasound for theBasic Life Saving (BLS) for Health Care Providers.evaluation of the extracranial and intracranial cerebrovascularCVS 4500 Clinical Externship I. . 9circulation. It will have a strong hands-on component withstudents spending several hours per week in the ultrasoundtraining laborarory. Lectures will focus on anatomy, pathologies, treatment options, and analysis of data obtained byultrasound and other diagnostic techniques.In the second year of the program, students may have theoption of performing their clinical externships in a vascular,adult echo, or combined vascular/echo clinical experience,depending on their interests and demonstrated competencies.This course will be mainly provided in a clinical settingassigned at the end of the firsr year. Students will be a dailyintegral part of the operations of the vascular laboratoryand/or echocardiography imaging department they havebeen assigned to. They will report to the clinical coordinatoror an assigned professor of the program.CVS 3070 Peripheral Arterial Testing . 3This course will focus on the use of ultrasound for theevaluation of the arterial circulation of the upper and lowerextremities. It will have a strong hands on component withstudents spending several hours per week in the ultrasoundtraining laboratory. Lectures will focus on anatomy, pathologies, treatment options, and analysis of data obtained by ultrasound and other technologies specific to vascular laboratoties.CVS 4600 Clinical Externship II . . . . . 9This course is a continuation of CVS 4500.CVS 4700 Clinical Externship III . 9CVS 3080 Venous Testing . 3This course is a continuation of CVS 4500 and CVS 4600.This course will focus on the use of ultrasound for theevaluation of the venous circulation of the upper and lowerextremities. It will have a strong hands on component withstudents spending several hours per week in the ultrasoundtraining laboratory. Lectures will focus on anatomy, pathologies, treatment options, and analysis of data obtained byultrasound and other techniques.CVS 3090 Abdominal Vascular Testing . 3This course will focus on the use of ultrasound for the evaluation of the arterial and venous circulation of organs of theabdomen . It will have a strong hands-on component withstudents spending several hours per week in the ultrasoundtraining laboratory. Lectures will focus on anatomy, pathologies, treatment options, and analysis of data obtained byultrasound and other diagnostic imaging techniques.Health Professions DivisionI13

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS B.S.-CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHYONLINE COURSESCredit HoursCredit HoursBHS 311 0 Health Care Ethics . . 3BHS 3160 Health Care Policy . . 3This

Nova Southeastern University, "Cardiovascular Sonography Course Entering Class 2014-Tampa Regional Campus" (2014).Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs. 279. . Bachelor of Science-Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.-CVS) Bachelor of Science in Medical Sonography (B.S.-MS)