Fall Semester - 2nd year
1st 8wks
SONO4033 Abdominal Imaging II
This course will present standard and modified approaches to scanning abdominal structures, small parts, and superficial structures. The anatomy and physiology, normal variants, pathology, and pathophysiology of renals, adrenals, retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, prostate, bladder, breasts, neck, scrotum, upper and lower extremities, miscellaneous structures, Doppler signals, and interventional procedures are included. Normal and abnormal sonographic appearance is correlated with clinical finding with emphasis on recognition of immediate response situations.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
2nd 8wks
SONO4013 Obstetrics and Gynecology II
A continuation of OBGYN I. Anatomy, normal and abnormal variants, and physiology in the second and third trimesters are presented. Standard and modified scanning techniques are included. Doppler instrumentation and pathological conditions relating to obstetrics and gynecology are discussed correlating clinical, laboratory, and sonographic findings.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
16wks
SONO4043 Advanced Ultrasound Theory and Bioeffects
This course expands on ultrasound theory. Additional topics include image artifact recognition and reduction, quality control, principles and use of Doppler, documentation of images, and cardiac and vascular physical principles. Emphasis is placed on inspection and user maintenance of equipment and understanding published bioeffects information.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
16wks
SONO4054 Clinical Sonography IV (4 days/wk)
The student will continue to enhance knowledge and optimize scanning skills. Particular attention is given to improving scan acquisition time, extension of standard imaging protocols as required, correlation of laboratory and clinical data with sonographic appearance, and the recognition of case findings requiring an immediate response. Discussion of exam findings with supervising sonographers and physicians occurs.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
16wks
SONO4011 Sonography Practicum III
Provides directed hands-on practical laboratory experience tied to current and previous course-work. Protocols, instrumentation, standard and modified scanning techniques are discussed and practiced in a laboratory setting.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program. |