Course Descriptions
2023-2024 School Year
SONOGRAPHY

SON2112  Abdominal Sonography 2  3.0   O
This course is designed to correlate the sonographic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the following organs/systems: urinary system; adrenal glands; spleen; lymphatic system; GI system, abdominal wall and retroperitoneum, male pelvis and scrotum; breast; neck and thyroid; and superficial structures. The course will emphasize the sonographic features and characteristics of normal anatomy as well as the pathologies that might affect each organ. The course will also integrate clinical and diagnostic procedures which are common to and specific to each organ.... Full Description

SON2122  Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography 2  3.0   O
The course teaches the student the sonographic development of the fetus and sonographic features of the normal and abnormal fetus. Students are also taught management of the obstetric patient as she presents with common pathological conditions of gestation.... Full Description

SON1113  Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy  2.0   O
The course introduces sonographic representation of the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis. Students will build on their existing entry-level gross anatomy knowledge base to develop recognition of organs and their relationships in axial and sagittal planes. Students will also be introduced to organ recognition on other cross-sectional imaging modalities used in conjunction with sonography such as computed tomography. Topics include organ structure, scanning planes, patient positioning, and terminology.... Full Description

SON1100  Principles and Protocols of Imaging  1.0   O
Students shall review their knowledge base of gross anatomy, scan planes, patient positions and the proper terminology as related to sonographic imaging. This course focuses on scanning protocols, techniques, and image optimization for the abdomen and pelvis. Students will learn industry standard protocols for organs in the abdominal and non-gravid pelvis. Students shall be guided in how to adapt protocols to anatomical variations or in the demonstration of pathology. In addition, patient preparation, the application of appropriate measurements and equipment utilization will be discussed.... Full Description

SON2121L  Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography Lab 1  1.0   O
This course provides a laboratory environment for the student to work with ultrasound equipment in order to develop the skills necessary to perform pelvic and obstetric exams. Students will practice scanning techniques, protocols, image optimization, patient positioning, technical impression worksheets, terminology, and mock physician presentations for transabdominal pelvic and first trimester obstetric ultrasound exams.... Full Description

SON2150  Neurosonology and Superficial Structures  2.0   O
The course is designed to give the student an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of superficial structures. Emphasis will be placed on sonographic features and characteristics of normal anatomy as well as the various disease processes that affect each organ. Structures covered include thyroid, breast, testicle, prostate, neonatal spine, and chest wall. Remaining course content will focus on structures of the premature infant brain and the pathology that can accompany premature birth.... Full Description

SON2150L  Neurosonology and Superficial Structures Lab 1  1.0   O
Provides a laboratory environment for the student to work with ultrasound equipment in order to develop the skills necessary to perform sonographic exams of the thyroid, breast, testicle, prostate, neonatal spine, chest wall, and neonatal head. Students will practice scanning techniques, protocols, image optimization, patient positioning, technical impression worksheets, terminology, and mock physician presentations. Emphasis will be placed on special considerations necessary for these exams.... Full Description

SON2171  Vascular Sonography 1  3.0   O
Introduction to the assessment of the flow to the peripheral vascular system, neck and head. This course focuses on the theory, rationale, application, performance and interpretation of Carotid Duplex and Transcranial Ultrasound. Anatomy and physiology of the extracranial and intracranial vessels will be discussed. Pathological changes that occur during disease processes will be emphasized. Normal and abnormal color flow and spectral Doppler flow patterns will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on normal and abnormal velocities and their relevance. An introduction to surgical treatments will be included. The student develops the skills necessary to perform diagnostic ultrasound studies for presentation to the physician. The student revi Full Description

SON2171L  Vascular Sonography Lab 1  1.0   O
During this laboratory training, the student gains skills in the use of fundamental ultrasonic equipment designed to detect blood flow in cerebrovascular arteries. Students will be taught scanning protocol for the carotid duplex exam and students will focus on image optimization, identification of normal anatomy, demonstration of physics principles as it relates to the carotid exam, and patient positioning. By the completion of this course students should be able to perform a complete bilateral carotid exam in under 45 minutes.... Full Description

SON2961  Abdominal Sonography Review  2.0   O
This course offers advanced critical thinking principles learned in Abdominal I and II. Included in this course are film critiques, discussion of patient case studies, review of lab values and how they relate to the patient symptoms and pathological process, advanced protocols related to disease process. This course stresses the correlation of all patient data, including sonographic images obtained to assist in the differential diagnosis process.... Full Description

SON2962  Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation Review  1.0   O
This course is a review of the theory and practical application of ultrasound principles as they relate to diagnostic medical imaging in the clinical setting. Topics reviewed include advances in ultrasound technology, instrumentation, pulsed-echo, transducers, Doppler principles, and quality assurance. Exploration of advanced sonographic procedures and emerging ultrasound applications will be discussed.... Full Description

SON2818  Clinical Education 2  5.0   O
This course continues to build on the skills learned in Clinical Education I continuing to provide clinical instruction in abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic and vascular scanning protocols. 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 discussed. Students receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images and the parameters used to evaluate the images.... Full Description

SON2828  Clinical Education 3  6.0   O
This final clinical course builds on all prior coursework to provide the student with a solid foundation of all protocols and scanning techniques related to abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic 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 discussed. Students receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images and the parameters used to evaluate the images throughout the clinical rotations.... Full Description

SON2211C  Medical Sonographic Physics  3.0   O
The course is designed to present the sonography student with detailed explanations of sound physics and instrumentation, the theory of physics principles and their practical applications. Principles of instrumentation and practical applications are presented in a laboratory setting, correlating theory with clinical application.... Full Description

SON2122L  Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography Lab 2  1.0   O
Provides an in-depth laboratory environment for students to develop scanning skills and protocols as related to the second and third trimester obstetric patient. Students will practice scanning techniques, protocols, fetal biometrics, identification of normal fetal anatomy, in the level one second and third trimester exam.... Full Description

SON2006  Professional Aspects of Sonography  3.0   O
Introduces basic theories, skills, and techniques of quality patient care. Includes communication, ethical and legal considerations, assessment skills, aseptic technique, infection control, patient transport, emergency situations, and AIDS education. Presents theoretical and practical knowledge to make sound clinical judgments and carry out patient care activities. This course also introduces students to scanning in the clinical environment.... Full Description

SON2808  Clinical Education 1  5.0   O
Provides clinical instruction in abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic and vascular scanning protocols. 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 discussed. Students receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images and the parameters used to evaluate the images throughout their clinical rotations.... Full Description

SON2111  Abdominal Sonography 1  3.0   O
This course is designed to correlate the sonographic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the following organs/systems: muscles; major vasculature; liver, biliary system; and pancreas. The course will emphasize the sonographic features and characteristics of normal anatomy as well as the pathologies that might affect each organ. The course will also integrate clinical and diagnostic procedures which are common to and specific to each organ.... Full Description

SON2112L  Abdominal Sonography Lab 2  1.0   O
Provides an in-depth laboratory environment for the student to continue developing skills necessary to prepare for performing diagnostic exams in the clinical environment. Students will practice scanning techniques, protocols, image optimization, patient positioning, technical impression worksheets, terminology, and mock physician presentations for each organ covered including abdominal Doppler, urogenital system, adrenal glands, spleen, GI tract and the pediatric abdomen.... Full Description

SON2175L  Vascular Sonography Lab 2  1.0   O
Provides a laboratory environment for the student to work with vascular ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment in order to develop the skills necessary to perform vascular studies of the peripheral vascular system. Students will learn protocols, image optimization, patient positioning, and indications for exams. Studies covered include indirect arterial, lower extremity arterial and venous, upper extremity arterial and venous, vein mapping, venous insufficiency, and abdominal vasculature.... Full Description

SON2111L  Abdominal Sonography Lab 1  1.0   O
This course provides a laboratory environment for the student to work with ultrasound equipment in order to develop the skills necessary to perform abdominal exams. Students will practice scanning techniques, protocols, image optimization, patient positioning, technical impression worksheets, terminology, and mock physician presentations for each organ covered including abdominal aorta, pancreas, biliary system, and liver.... Full Description

SON2121  Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography 1  3.0   O
This course is designed to give the sonography student an understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the gravid and non-gravid female pelvis in both normal and abnormal appearances. The student will be introduced to the first trimester of pregnancy including its related anatomy, physiology, and possible pathology and/or complications. Embryology, early fetal development, sonographic identification and imaging of the embryo and fetus, transabdominal and transvaginal scanning techniques will be covered.... Full Description

SON2175  Vascular Sonography 2  3.0   O
This course introduces the characteristics of abnormalities in blood flow, disease states, etiologies and treatments. Testing modalities used to diagnose vascular diseases in the extremities and abdomen are presented to include upper and lower extremity arterial and venous, indirect arterial testing, and abdominal vasculature.... Full Description

SON2930  Special Topics/Seminar  2.0   O
This course will address technological and professional advances in the field of ultrasound. Topics will include professional development, ultrasound ergonomics, advances in equipment, use of contrast in ultrasound, and continuing education. Students will choose a topic for a research paper that will include case studies, images, and differential diagnosis.... Full Description