General Sonography Lab 3 DSON 3011

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Verify written directions and assess and record accurate medical history and health status. (1.2a, 1.2b, 5.1b)
• Verify the requested procedure correlates with the patient's clinical history and presentation, and address concerns as appropriate. (2.2b)
• Evaluate for contraindications to the procedure and address as appropriate. (2.2f)
• Use appropriate body language and communicate with the patient throughout the examination. in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand, and adapt communication as necessary. (1.3a, 1.1d, 1.1b)
• Complete all aspects of normal, uncomplicated ultrasound examinations accurately and independently while still requiring guidance for improved efficiency. Problem-solving and critical thinking are developing:
• Abdominal
• Pelvis & EV (simulated on a phantom)
• Carotid
• Leg veins
• Arm veins
• Thyroid
• Note: in addition to all structures taught in the Level 2 lab, students will also assess the abdominal wall, liver vasculature, and renal vasculature. (Appendix B)
• Perform biometry with accurate landmarks on an OB simulator.
• Identify landmarks necessary and verbalize the methodology to locate hernias.
• Assess vasculature and apply and interpret Doppler hemodynamics.
• Identify the vasculature of the arm veins and recognize normal hemodynamics. (Appendix D)
• Perform an introductory scan of the scrotum on a scrotal phantom.
• Modify ultrasound examinations based on patient symptoms, acquired clinical history, laboratory results, sonographic findings, and knowledge of disease processes.
• Formulate and communicate an accurate technical impression and differential diagnosis using sonographic descriptors and medical terminology based on patient history and sonographic findings.
• Use various sonographic windows and scanning strategies to assess organs for pathology in a timely manner while recognizing exam limitations. (3.1h)
• Identify and respond to urgent sonographic findings. (2.2h)

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024