The course will provide to the student a culminating hospital/clinic setting work experience for the student to improve skills in performing procedures introduced during prior clinical and didactic classes. Emphasis is placed on refining scanning techniques, increasing speed, developing a critical thinking approach to sonographic scanning, and completing all clinical competencies. Equipment utilization and professional development through application of case studies reviews are included. Sonographic examinations are conducted under direct and indirect supervision. Topics include: refinement of equipment manipulation, techniques and the role of the sonographer in performing interventional/invasive procedures, completion of competencies necessary for graduation, and requirements of an entry-level sonographer.
Course Code
SON799
Course Credit
35