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Aug 31, 2024
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SON 102B - Basic Cardiac Sonography Credits: 3 Description Presents an introduction to cardiac sonography, with an emphasis on the role of the sonographer, basic anatomy, physiology, physics and imaging parameters.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the role of the sonographer in the cardiac imaging department, medical ethics, and legal issues pertaining to ultrasound and sonographers.
- Demonstrate history-taking skills and be able to correlate history with physical findings on sonograms.
- Describe the scanning protocols for echocardiographic exams.
- Demonstrate communication skills with the patient.
- Define terminology specific to cardiac sonography.
- Discuss the importance of proper transducer selection and appropriate machine settings when performing sonographic imaging.
Corequisite: SON 102L
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