Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) — study plan

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Applied Medical Sciences

Credit hours: 140
Levels: 8
Courses: 49
Degree: bachelor

The Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) study plan at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 140 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 (Pre-Professional) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 101	English Communications Skills and Writing I	5
ENGL 102	English Language Structures and Drills I	4
ENGL 103	English Academic Reading & Vocabulary I	5
ARBC 101	Arabic Language Skills I	2
ISLM 101	Islamic Culture	2

Year 1 - Semester 2 (Pre-Professional) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 111	English Communications Skills II	2
ENGL 112	English Language Structures and Drills II	2
ENGL 113	English Academic Reading & Vocabulary II	4
ARBC 111	Arabic Language Skills II	4
BIOL 101	Biology for Health Sciences	2
CHEM 101	Chemistry for Health Sciences	2
PHYS 101	Physics for Health Sciences	2

Year 2 - Semester 1 (Pre-Professional) 21 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 201	Medical Terminology	2
ENGL 211	Advanced English Grammar	2
ENGL 212	English Academic Reading & Vocabulary	5
BIOC 211	Biochemistry	4
BIOS 201	Biostatistics & Introduction to EBM	2
BHSC 201	Behavioral Sciences	2
COMP 201	Computer Science & Medical Informatics	3
ELEC 201	Elective Course	1

Year 2 - Semester 2 (Pre-Professional) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PMSC 211	Anatomy & Physiology	4
PMSC 212	Principles of Diseases	4
PMSC 213	Basic Pharmacology	3
ETHC 201	Medical Ethics and Patient Safety	2
EDUC 201	Health Professions Education	3
ICVT 201	Introduction to Invasive Cardiovascular Technology	2

Year 3 - Semester 1 (Professional - Blocks 1 & 2) 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECVT 311	Anatomy for Echocardiography Technology	3
ECVT 312	Physiology for Echocardiography Technology	3
ECVT 313	Basic Cardiac Electrophysiology	2
ECVT 314	Principles of Cardiac Pathology	3
ECVT 315	Pharmacology for Echocardiography Technology	3
ECVT 316	Principles of Echocardiography	3

Year 3 - Semester 2 (Professional - Blocks 3 & 4) 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECVT 317	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentations	4
ECVT 318	Basic Adult Echocardiography	4
ECVT 321	Clinical Observation	3
CAMS 411	Research Methodology I	2
ECVT 319	Non-invasive Testing	2
ECVT 320	Patient Care Skills	2

Year 4 - Semester 1 (Professional - Blocks 5 & 6) 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECVT 411	Doppler Physics and Cardiac Hemodynamics	2
ECVT 412	Advanced Adult Echocardiography	4
ECVT 415	Clinical Practicum I	4
CAMS 412	Research Methodology II	2
ECVT 413	Congenital Heart Disease	2
ECVT 414	Pediatric Echocardiography	3

Year 4 - Semester 2 (Professional - Blocks 7 & 8) 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECVT 416	Trans-esophageal Echocardiography	4
ECVT 417	Principles of Cardiovascular Disease Management	2
ECVT 420	Clinical Practicum II	5
ECVT 418	Special Echocardiography Procedures	4
ECVT 419	Quality and Professional Development	2

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT)

How many credit hours is Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?

Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences requires completing 140 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.

How many years is Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?

The study plan for Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) award?

Echocardiography / Cardiovascular Technology (ECVT) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 140 credit hours.