Course Description:

This course builds upon the foundation of Ultrasound Physics I. It will start with review of basic principles of sound wave production, attenuation, pulsed waves, and transducers. It will then progress to an in-depth presentation of the ultrasound machine components, properties of hemodynamics, color flow Doppler instrumentation, harmonics, image features and artifacts, quality insurance and bioeffects and safety.

Learning Outcomes:  

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

·        Describe the Doppler effect; explain the Doppler equation and how its component parts are interrelated.

·        Explain the system controls that impact the Doppler signal and how to optimize Doppler signals.

·        Discuss what an artifact is, list the various types of artifacts, and recognize them on an ultrasound image.

·        Describe bioeffects and the parameters that increase the risk for mechanical and thermal bioeffects.

·        Explain the official ultrasound safety statement, prudent use and ALARA principle.

·        Explain the fundamental principles of harmonic imaging and its advantages and disadvantages.

·        Discuss contrast imaging and its applications.

·        Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and methods of quality assurance.

·        Explain hemodynamics of blood flow and the equations necessary to understand the concept.

·        Define stress and strain imaging and their ultrasound applications.

·        Discuss the use of elastography.

·        Discuss emerging technologies in ultrasound.