Ultrasound Clinical 2/Vascular

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240 Practicum Hours Prerequisites: DMS 125 , DMS 135C and PHY 127 Description This clinical course offers the student progressively greater participation in the various steps involved in the vascular examination of the patient. Skills in scanning that have been developed in previous clinical courses are utilized. The student develops skills in recognizing normal anatomy as well as pathology. Progression of the examination is performed by the student under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor. The student continues to gather pertinent clinical information in order to understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the vascular examination. The student is introduced to and assist in portable examinations and special procedures. The student gains skill and confidence in presenting the case before the interpreting physician. (The student is assigned to a full-time clinical experience over six weeks.) This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.