SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL LAB I

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During this first semester of clinical training, students concentrate primarily on developing abdominal scanning and equipment competencies. The majority of competencies focus on abdominal scanning including liver, gallbladder, aorta, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen. Students are given detailed instruction in the operation of the sonographic equipment and correct ergonomics. Basic Doppler evaluation will be taught. All competencies must be successfully completed to pass the clinical portion of the semester. PREREQ: ACCEPTED INTO MEDICAL SCIENCES - DIAGNOSTIC SONOGRAPHY EMPHASIS