DMS 114 - DMS Cross Sectional Anatomy

• Medical ethics, law, infection control, communication and patient care as it relates to sonography Ergonomic techniques and awareness of work-related MSK injuries
• Sonographic hands on imaging techniques including image optimization and proficiency
• Medical and sonographic technology
• Biological effects of sonography and ALARA
• Scope of practice for sonographers
• Critical thinking skills while performing sonographic exams

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A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F =   0 - 59

1. Demonstrate application of ergonomic techniques while performing sonographic exams.
2. Demonstrate application of patient care.
3. Demonstrate application of infection control, standard precautions, standard precautions, isolation procedure, preventative methods and transducer sanitation and disinfection.
4. Demonstrate application of infection control, standard precautions, isolation procedure, preventative methods and transducer sanitation and disinfection.
5. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in the healthcare environment.
6. Describe process to obtain, evaluate, document, and communicate relevant information related to sonographic examinations.
7. Identify sectional anatomy, relational anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal anatomical structures.
8. Describe the physiology, pathophysiology, sonographic technique, measurements, sonographic appearances, and Doppler patterns, where applicable, in both normal and abnormal structures.
9. Demonstrate the application of image production and optimization.
10. Demonstrate practice of prudent use and ALARA while in the lab setting.
11. Demonstrate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
12. Demonstrate critical thinking skills while performing sonographic exams.
13. Describe process of correlating diagnostic and imaging procedures, including prior exams, and varying modalities.
14. Demonstrate proficiency in scanning techniques and application of varying sonographic exams.

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