DUTEC 130 - Small Parts with Vasculature Sonography

3 CR

Presents the anatomy and pathophysiology of small human body parts and the extracranial vasculature. Includes discussion of the Sonographer’s role in ultrasound-guided procedures, both surgical and non-surgical.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

Course Outcomes

Identify appropriate measures to set up and maintain a sterile field when working in the operating room or in other sterile procedures
Articulate and recognize the normal anatomy of the small parts organs and vasculature
Classify the pathologic conditions associated with small parts and related vascular sonography
Examine necessary exam technique and protocol to evaluate abnormalities in small parts and related vascular sonography
Define basic ultrasound terminology and concepts including knobology, transducer orientation and manipulation, body cavities, patient positioning, scanning windows, mass characterization, and properties of echoes
Recognize and use sonographic terms, positions, and descriptions
Explore normal anatomy, ultrasound features, hemodynamics, and pathologic conditions associated with the extracranial vasculature

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

GenEd Outcomes: Communication

Reading

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