DMS 150 - Clinical Applications I

• Medical ethics, law, infection control, communication and patient care as it relates to sonography Ergonomic techniques
• Sonography of the abdomen and small parts
• Anatomy, relational anatomy, laboratory values and pathology of the abdomen and small parts Sonographic invasive procedures
• Biological effects of sonography

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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.
2. Demonstrate application of infection control, standard precautions, isolation procedure, preventative methods and transducer sanitation and disinfection.
3. Demonstrate application of patient care both inside and outside the sonography department.
4. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in the healthcare environment.
5. Demonstrate medical ethics while in the clinic setting.
6. Demonstrate the application of image production and optimization.
7. Demonstrate practice of the ALARA principle while in the clinic setting.
8. Demonstrate application of image production and optimization.
9. Demonstrate sonographic technique, measurements, sonographic appearances, and Doppler patterns, where applicable, in both normal and abnormal structures.
10. Demonstrate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
11. Demonstrate clinical competency through the performance of sonographic examinations.
12. Define resources for professional development including research statistics and design.

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