IMAG 1545 - Abdominal Sonography II/Small Parts

Credits: 2
Students will be introduce to the anatomy, pathology, physiology and pathophysiology of the superficial abdominal organs along with the proper scanning protocols of each organ. Students will identify and recognize normal echo-texture of anatomy and pathology as it relates to the following organs: thyroid, breast, male reproductive system, neonatal brain, and other superficial anatomical structures. Students will explore the importance of sonographic image quality as it relates to the anatomy and pathology and model proper sterile technique for invasive ultrasound procedures. This course is offered in the spring semester.

Prerequisite: Completion of IMAG 1525 and IMAG 1526.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in IMAG 1546.