SON 221 SON Clinical Ed IV

Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 24 Credits: 8

This course provides continued active participation off campus in clinical sonography. Emphasis is placed on imaging, processing, and technically evaluating sonographic examinations. Upon completion, students should be able to image, process, and evaluate sonographic examinations.

Pre-requisite(s): SON 220
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

Scan OB 3rd trimester and vascular studies with 75% independence.
Demonstrate clinical competency through the performance of abdomen complete, thyroid, scrotal, pelvic, OB 1^st and 2^nd trimester, renal, and invasive procedures with 100% independence.
Apply ergonomics techniques in the clinical setting.
Demonstrate application of infection control, standard precautions, isolation, and transducer sanitation and disinfection.
Administer patient care in the clinical setting.
Demonstrate the practice of ALARA.
Demonstrate appropriate sonographic techniques and protocols with both normal and abnormal structures.