SON 242 Obstetrical Sonography II

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

This course covers second and third trimester obstetrical complications and fetal anomalies. Topics include abnormal fetal anatomy and physiology and complications in the uterine environment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify fetal anomalies, fetal distress states, and uterine pathologies.

Pre-requisite(s): SON 241
Course is typically offered in Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

Describe scan planes used in fetal sonography.
Describe the normal and abnormal uterine environment, including the placenta and amniotic fluid, and their functions.
Identify normal and abnormal fetal anatomy and physiology and various fetal positions.
Model measurement techniques utilized in fetal gestational age and growth assessment.
Identify the umbilical cord, its function, anomalies, Doppler signals, and common topics of concern.