SON 131 Abdominal Sonography II

Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course covers abdominal and small parts pathology recognizable on sonograms. Emphasis is placed on abnormal sonograms of the abdomen and small parts with correlated sonographic cases. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize abnormal pathological processes in the abdomen and on small parts sonographic examinations.

Pre-requisite(s): SON 130
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

Distinguish normal and abnormal pathology within the abdomen.
Distinguish normal and abnormal pathology within the thyroid, scrotum, and other small parts.
Demonstrate sterile technique with relation to the use of sonography during invasive studies and procedures.
Identify the differences in organ transplant studies vs. native organs.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of MSK sonography.
Demonstrate basic pediatric exams, including infant hips, pylorus, and head.