DMSU-252 Clinical Sonography II

This course provides an observation of the clinical duties performed in the ultrasound department, as well as basic instruction and scanning experience in abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, small parts, vascular, echocardiography, and/or other aspects of sonography. Attendance at an assigned clinical affiliate is required.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

DMSU-102, DMSU-112, DMSU-151, and DMSU-211

Corequisite

DMSU-213

Hours Weekly

12 hours clinical on- and off-campus

Course Objectives

1. 1. Prepare the patient for the sonographic examination based upon the appropriate specialty.
2. 2. Prepare the exam room for the sonographic examination based upon the appropriate specialty.
3. 3. Using proper technique, perform the sonographic examination of appropriate specialty.
4. 4. Recognize normal and abnormal echogenicity of soft tissue structures.
5. 5. Identify spatial relations on the sonogram: anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, left and right, etc.
6. 6. Select the proper transducer for the exam and patient body habitus.
7. 7. Demonstrate ultrasound image optimization through proper use of instrumentation.
8. 8. Apply appropriate ultrasound department protocols, as needed.
9. 9. Analyze the patient’s chart for pertinent information.
10. 10. Demonstrate appropriate patient care skills.
11. 11. Assess the requisition to determine the area of interest.
12. 12. Demonstrate the proper departmental procedure for permanent image acquisition (PACS, hard copy
    storage, etc.).

Course Objectives

1. 1. Prepare the patient for the sonographic examination based upon the appropriate specialty.
2. 2. Prepare the exam room for the sonographic examination based upon the appropriate specialty.
3. 3. Using proper technique, perform the sonographic examination of appropriate specialty.
4. 4. Recognize normal and abnormal echogenicity of soft tissue structures.
5. 5. Identify spatial relations on the sonogram: anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, left and right, etc.
6. 6. Select the proper transducer for the exam and patient body habitus.
7. 7. Demonstrate ultrasound image optimization through proper use of instrumentation.
8. 8. Apply appropriate ultrasound department protocols, as needed.
9. 9. Analyze the patient’s chart for pertinent information.
10. 10. Demonstrate appropriate patient care skills.
11. 11. Assess the requisition to determine the area of interest.
12. 12. Demonstrate the proper departmental procedure for permanent image acquisition (PACS, hard copy
    storage, etc.).