SON221

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology to examine the cross-sectional anatomy of the abdominal viscera, pelvis and fetal anatomy.

Implement the principles of scanning techniques in examining the abdominal viscera, pelvis and fetal anatomy.

Integrate previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology to sonographically identify normal anatomy and the physiology of the abdominal vasculature, pelvis and fetal anatomy.

Discuss the laboratory testing associated with the abdominal viscera, pelvis and fetal anatomy.

Explain and document the preparation that should precede a sonographic examination of the abdominal viscera, pelvis and fetal anatomy.

Perform basic abdominal, pelvic and fetal imaging views using examination equipment and techniques