RAIT 328 - Breast Ultrasound Equipment

2 CR

Introduces the ultrasound system. Includes detailed descriptions of essential parts of the ultrasound system using a variety of ultrasound machines, classroom demonstrations of system operations and technique, and practical application to breast anatomy and pathology.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program and permission of the Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Identify and select different types/frequencies of transducers appropriate to the patient/exam situation, and provide justification to support the selection process
Set up the ultrasound machine appropriately
Prepare patient appropriately in accordance with established standards and procedures
Obtain all required and relevant information regarding the patient using effective and supportive communication skills
Analyze the key elements of and follow accepted protocol for completing a breast ultrasound exam
Utilize appropriate ultrasound system hardware and software for optimal imaging of the breast in accordance with established procedures
Develop documentation of all images obtained following documentation standards
Correlate ultrasound information obtained with other relevant information concerning the patient, and develop draft observation findings
Analyze information obtained in order to arrive at a reasonable conclusion, and present supporting analysis and justification
Conduct themselves in a manner that allows for safety of staff and patients in the ultrasound lab following laboratory and equipment safety procedures
Evaluate actions and attitudes that affect safety and quality within the ultrasound lab environment
Demonstrate attitudes and performance that effectively supports quality control in the ultrasound lab environment

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