SON 160B - Sonographic Scanning Lab I

1. Practice proper patient history taking skills.
2. Apply the principles of body mechanics when moving patients.
3. Demonstrate proper techniques for the safety of the patient, personnel, and self.
4. Determine the proper sonographic settings and transducer selection for the patient and exam being done.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques for operation of ultrasound equipment.
6. Evaluate ultrasound images for appropriate anatomy and image quality.
7. Identify normal sonographic appearance of anatomy seen on ultrasound exams.
8. Complete selected ultrasound competency exams at an introductory level.