This course builds on the foundations and clinical instruction in 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 two 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.