This course builds on the foundations and clinical instruction in Clinical Practicum I regarding abdominal, obstetrics, gynecologic, and vascular scanning protocols. Topics include, patient care, role and responsibilities of the sonographer in the health care setting, family interactions, and how to use various/special types of ultrasound equipment. Students under the guidance and supervision of the designated clinical instructor will perform quality sonographic images/procedures/exams and learn how to use guidelines/parameters to evaluate the images they perform. This practicum requires the student to spend three eight hour days a week with the designated clinical instructor in an approved ultrasound department. The student will be provided learning objectives for the practicum and will be evaluated by a competency based rubric.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Prerequisites and core courses must be passed with a C or better.