Dec 26, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog
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SON2818 - Clinical Education II


Credits: 9
Prerequisites: SON 1808  
This course provides students with clinical experience at clinical sites and allows them to broaden and improve their scanning skills. This course continues to build on the skills learned in the Clinical Education I course and continues to provide clinical instruction in abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, superficial structures and vascular scanning protocols. Emphasis is on broadening and progression of clinical knowledge and experience. 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. Students will attain clinical competencies in ultrasound imaging of the abdominal, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic organs and other superficial structures. Emphasis is on refining scanning skills, increasing self-confidence through more independent scanning and submitting completed cases to the radiologists for interpretation. Students receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images and the parameters used to evaluate the images.
Terms offered: S
Classification: Occupational



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