SON1808 - Clinical Education I

Credits: 6
This course provides students with clinical education and experience at clinical sites and allows them to practice skills necessary to obtain high quality sonographic images. It provides clinical instruction in abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, superficial structures and vascular scanning. Patient care, the role and duties of the sonographer in the health care environment and instruction in the use of various types of ultrasound equipment will be demonstrated. This course provides students with an opportunity to perform sonographic examinations under the supervision of a qualified registered sonographer, alter protocols based on sonographic findings, evaluate image quality, think critically, correlate and apply skills learned in the classroom. Students will receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images and the parameters used to evaluate the images throughout their clinical rotations.
Terms offered: W
Classification: Occupational

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SON1808 - Clinical Education I