Curriculum
The curriculum is identical for all students, whether enrolled in the certificate program or the bachelor's degree option and regardless of the campus location. Mayo Clinic Arizona students gather at the Scottsdale campus to participate in all didactic courses via ITV with Mayo Clinic Rochester.
The challenging, high-quality curriculum for the program is designed with courses in a specific sequence, progressively building your expertise as you advance through the program. Academic course work is coordinated with clinical rotations to optimize your learning experience.
Fall Semester — Total of 14 credits
| Number |
Course |
Credit |
| HP 3021 |
Patient Care Techniques |
1 |
| ECHO 3011 |
Foundations of Echocardiography w/lab |
8 |
| ECHO 3101 |
Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology |
2 |
| ECHO 3301 |
Clinical Practicum I |
3 |
Spring Semester — Total of 13 credits
| Number |
Course |
Credit |
| ECHO 3202 |
Adult Echocardiography I |
2 |
| ECHO 3212 |
Adult Echocardiography II |
2 |
| ECHO 3222 |
Adult Echocardiography III |
2 |
| ECHO 3302 |
Clinical Practicum II w/lab |
7 |
Summer Semester — Total of 13 credits
| Number |
Course |
Credit |
| ECHO 3403 |
Echocardiographic Application |
3 |
| ECHO 3503 |
Stress Echocardiography |
2 |
| ECHO 4303 |
Clinical Practicum III w/lab |
8 |
Fall Semester — Total of 13 credits
| Number |
Course |
Credit |
| ECHO 4111 |
Ultrasound Physics I |
2 |
| ECHO 4201 |
Vascular Imaging |
1 |
| ECHO 4211 |
Congenital Heart Disease |
2 |
| ECHO 4401 |
Clinical Practicum IV |
8 |
Spring Semester — Total of 13 credits
| Number |
Course |
Credit |
| ECHO 4112 |
Ultrasound Physics II |
2 |
| ECHO 4501 |
Research Project and Publication I |
1 |
| ECHO 4402 |
Clinical Practicum V |
10 |
TOTAL 66 Credits
Clinical Rotations
During clinical rotations in echocardiography you will gain experience in Mayo Clinic's echocardiography laboratories, focusing on cardiovascular hemodynamics. During all of your clinical rotations, you will work under the supervision of highly qualified cardiologists, cardiac sonographers and registered nurses.
As a student in the Echocardiography Program, you will have an opportunity to observe or train in the specialty areas of congenital echocardiography, stress, strain and 3D echocardiography. You will also participate in the Mayo Clinic Outreach Program to experience the unique patient referral base of various outreach sites.
Grading or Evaluation
Academic and clinical course work will be graded on a four-point scale. Mayo School of Health Sciences uses evaluative tools that include:
- Written examination
- Demonstration of skills
- Self-assessment exercises
- Faculty reviews
Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance, allowing students who are experiencing academic difficulty to be directed to appropriate support resources, including tutoring programs and counseling opportunities.
Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest quality training.
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