DUTEC 165 - General Ultrasound Lab III

3 CR

Continues upon General Ultrasound Lab II, developing proficiency in scanning the normal abdomen, female pelvis, and thyroid. Competency is required before beginning the clinical practicum.

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

Course Outcomes

Recognize scanning challenges and learn how to overcome them by changing patient position, utilizing breathing techniques, using various probes and settings, and choosing optimal scanning windows
Operate within time limits when performing different scanning protocols
Apply exam-appropriate labeling technique
Select machine settings to minimize biological effects
Demonstrate progressive skills in grayscale image optimization, color, and spectral Doppler knobology, measurement technique, and transducer manipulation for various exam protocols and patient body types
Identify normal and abnormal abdominal, pelvic and small parts anatomy from different scanning widows and transducer planes
Practice the application of proper ergonomic techniques

GenEd Outcomes: Communication

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