Course Description

Clinical training consists of supervised patient care using ultrasound to image, analyze, and record data. You will discuss cases with sonographers and physicians.  Throughout the clinical rotations, you will be responsible for specific competencies geared to assure that you are being exposed to the many duties necessary to function as a sonographer. State-of-the-art equipment is available for you to use.  Clinical affiliations have been chosen to ensure a broad professional experience. 

Learning Outcomes

In this course you will learn how to:

·         Perform sonographic examinations of the non-gravid pelvis with both transabdominal and endocavitary transducers according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate.

·         Perform sonographic examinations of the abdomen and superficial structures according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate

·         Perform obstetrical sonographic examinations in the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd trimester according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate.

Course Organization 

You are assigned various clinical sites to ensure your clinical experience is appropriately sequenced with your didactic learning and that an equitable clinical experience is provided.