DMSU 131 Abdomen Ultrasound Lab
This laboratory course applies technical ultrasonic skills to the topics and concepts covered in the Abdomen Ultrasound course. Students will be introduced to ultrasound knobology and scanning protocols of the abdominal region.
Hours Weekly
3 hours lab
Course Objectives
- Produce sonographic images based on generalized abdominal protocols.
- Operate equipment knobology as it relates to image quality.
- Simulate patient positioning and techniques while applying ergonomics.
- Practice disinfection protocols and maintenance/safety of ultrasound equipment.
Course Objectives
- Produce sonographic images based on generalized abdominal protocols.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignments and exams
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
- Operate equipment knobology as it relates to image quality.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignment and exams
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Demonstrate proper instrumentation of ultrasound equipment and proper scanning techniques and protocols of human body organs.
- Simulate patient positioning and techniques while applying ergonomics.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignments and exams
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepare the patient for the sonographic examinations based upon the appropriate specialty.
- Practice disinfection protocols and maintenance/safety of ultrasound equipment.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignments and exams
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.