Clinical Externship II

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During this course, the student will be assigned and directly supervised in a Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound imaging facility such as a hospital, clinic, or imaging center. The student will be introduced to the clinical setting and departmental organization. Under the direct supervision of a supervising sonographer or supervising physician, and the school’s Clinical Coordinator, the student will begin to acquire the hands-on skills necessary for sonographers in a clinical site. This is accomplished through both observation of and participation in clinical case studies of patients undergoing ultrasound examinations. The student will be assessed on supervised clinical practice and completion of clinical assignments and task based performance objectives. A grade of C or higher is required to pass this course. ECON 1: Economics 3.0 units – 45 hours This course provides a general introduction and overview of economics and the role economics plays in society today. Topics in the course include taxes, the roles of supply and demand, elasticity, productivity, GDP, unemployment, competitive pricing, and the role of money in the economy. Students will discuss the impact these topics have on our economy and society. Stude nts will understand and illustrate how each person’s daily decisions affect the economy.