Diagnostic Medical Sonography
SON 100- Introductin To Ultrasound Scanning
- Demonstrate optimization of ultrasound instrumentation and image acquisition to produce a good quality diagnostic image.
- Demonstrate use of the appropriate transducers, transducer manipulations, and patient positions to acquire images of anatomical structures in the three fundamental scanning planes.
- Differentiate between the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of abdominal and pelvic structures.
- Use appropriate professional communication when presenting sonographic findings to the Radiologist or other health care professionals.
SON 101- Sonographic Physics And Instrumentation
- Describe continuous and pulsed sound wave parameters and range equation.
- Explain the interaction of sound and media with regard to attenuation, absorption, reflection, transmission and refraction.
- Identify the basic components of a transducer along with the piezoelectric principle.
- Discuss axial and lateral resolution and the factors that improve image quality.
- Describe the different display modes, the six major components of the ultrasound system and image processing.
SON 102- Principles Of Abdominal Sonography
- Differentiate between the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the structures within the abdomen.
- Formulate a provisional diagnosis of disease that correlates with the abnormal sonographic findings and pertinent clinical history.
- Describe interventional procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal diseases.
SON 103- Sonographer Role and Patient Care
- Use appropriate medical terminology when communicating with healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrate correct clinical skills necessary to provide safe patient care in the performance of ultrasound exams and interventional procedures.
- Discuss legal, ethical and professional issues that may arise within the health care environment.
SON 104- Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation II
- Apply concepts of Doppler technology to produce the best quality diagnostic image.
- Describe the role of artifacts in ultrasound imaging.
- Explain how harmonics and contrast agents can improve the diagnostic quality of the ultrasound image.
- Describe the bio effects of ultrasound and the impacts on patient safety and health.
SON 107- Cross Sectional Anatomy
- Identify anatomical sections of the abdomen and pelvis from the sagittal, transverse and coronal planes.
- Differentiate the anatomical sections from the sonographic images demonstrated in the sagittal, transverse and coronal planes.
- Differentiate between the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of abdominal and pelvic structures.
SON 109- Associated Imaging
- Describe the basic physics, operations, advantages and disadvantages of the various imaging modalities in radiology.
- Correlate sonographic findings with those findings from the various imaging modalities in radiology.
- Identify the various techniques utilized in ultrasound guided invasive procedures.
SON 121- Clinical Practicum I
- Perform routine abdominal and gynecological sonography examinations.
- Correlate pertinent clinical history prior to imaging.
- Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communication skills during interactions with patients, families and members of the health care team.
- Present the sonographic findings in a logical, sequential process to the Radiologist.
- Ensure patient safety and well-being while performing an ultrasound examination.
- Formulate a provisional diagnoses with normal abdominal and gynecological examinations.
SON 122- Clinical Practicum II
- Perform abdominal and gynecological sonography examinations as appropriate.
- Perform routine first trimester obstetrical examinations, including acquiring measurements of embryo/fetus.
SON 202- Sonographic Subspecialties
- Differentiate between the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, breast, male reproductive, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal systems.
- Formulate a provisional diagnosis of disease in correlation with the abnormal sonographic findings and pertinent clinical history.
- Describe interventional procedures that are administered to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
SON 207- Principles Of Gynecologic Sonography
- Demonstrate transabdominal scanning techniques of the pelvis.
- Differentiate between the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the structures within the female pelvis.
- Formulate a provisional diagnosis of disease in correlation with the abnormal sonographic findings and pertinent clinical history.
- Describe the special radiographic and surgical procedures used for gynecology diagnosis and treatment.
SON 209- Principles of Obstetrical Sonography I
- Describe the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances in the embryo/fetus and supporting structures of the pregnancy during first trimester gestation.
- Formulate provisional diagnoses upon identification of abnormal sonographic appearances of the embryo/fetus and supporting structures.
- Analyze obstetrical measurements to assess whether growth is appropriate for first trimester gestational age.
- Define the various genetic tests used in the first trimester.
- Discuss obstetrical ethical issues that may arise during first trimester gestation.
SON 210- Principles of Obstetrical Sonography II
- Describe the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the fetus and supporting structures of the pregnancy during the second and third trimester gestation.
- Formulate provisional diagnoses upon identification of abnormal sonographic appearances of the fetus and supporting structures.
- Analyze obstetrical measurements to assess whether growth is appropriate for second and third trimester gestational age.
- Assist the Radiologist/Obstetrician with invasive obstetrical procedures that require ultrasound guidance.
- Discuss obstetrical ethical issues that may arise during the second and third trimesters.
SON 211- Principles of Pediatric Sonography
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal sonographic findings in the pediatric patient.
- Formulate provisional diagnoses upon identification of the abnormal sonographic appearances of structures and systems in the pediatric patient.
- Explain scanning protocols and techniques for pediatric patients that would take place in the clinical setting.
SON 221- Clinical Practicum III
- Perform routine abdominal, gynecological, and obstetrical sonographic examinations.
- Formulate a provisional diagnosis upon identification of atypical pathology in the abdomen and female pelvis.
- Formulate a provisional diagnosis upon identification of abnormal sonographic appearances of the embryo/fetus and supporting structures.
- Analyze obstetrical measurements to assess whether growth is appropriate for gestational age.
SON 222- Clinical Practicum IV
- Perform routine and abnormal obstetrical, abdominal, and pelvic sonographic examinations.
- Formulate a provisional diagnosis upon identification of abnormal sonographic appearances of the fetus and supporting structures.
- Analyze obstetrical measurements to assess whether growth is appropriate for gestational age.
- Perform routine sonographic exams of various structures and lower extremity vasculature.
- Perform routine and abnormal abdominal and pelvic exams as appropriate.
SON 228- Clinical Practicum V
- Perform routine and abnormal obstetrical, abdominal, and pelvic sonographic examinations.
- Perform routine sonographic exams of various structures and lower extremity vasculature.
- Perform routine pediatric sonographic exams.
- Demonstrate aseptic technique while assisting with invasive/interventional procedures.
SON 251- Vascular Technology I
- Describe the gross anatomy of the central and peripheral arterial systems along with the physiology and hemodynamics.
- Explain the clinical considerations of testing, patient history, symptoms and signs, risk factors, contributing diseases and mechanisms of disease in regard to arterial diseases.
- Demonstrate methods of evaluation of the peripheral arteries.
SON 252- Vascular Technology II
- Describe the gross anatomy and physiology of the cerebrovascular and venous system.
- Demonstrate the various methods of evaluation for abdominal vasculature, cerebrovascular and venous systems the cerebrovascular and venous system.
- Explain the use of vascular technology for aiding and guiding medical and surgical therapies.