SON 241 Obstetrical Sonography I

Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course covers normal obstetrical sonography techniques, the normal fetal environment, and abnormal first trimester pregnancy states. Topics include gestational dating, fetal anatomy, uterine environment, and first trimester complications. Upon completion, students should be able to produce gestational sonograms which document age, evaluate the uterine environment, and recognize first trimester complications.

Pre-requisite(s): SON 110
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

Define terminology related to obstetrics.
Describe normal and abnormal pathology in the obstetrical environment.
Identify common normal and abnormal 1^st trimester findings, including ectopic pregnancy.
Describe the fertilization process, fetal development, and techniques for determining gestational age.
Discuss types of 1^st trimester abortions including sonographic appearances.
List clinical and sonographic findings associated with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.