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 and learn.  Clinical affiliations have been chosen to ensure a broad professional experience

Course 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 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate.  
• Perform lower extremity venous duplex and duplex scan of extracranial arteries according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate.