ADI 330 - Sonography Interpretation and Critique

Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Co-op Hours: 0

This course is a continuation of ADI 321 and covers anatomy and physiology and common pathologies of select abdominal organs, as well as various superficial structures. Scanning protocols and normal versus abnormal sonographic findings associated with each procedure are studied. Emphasis is also placed on the acquisition of pertinent clinical history and physical findings, and the evaluation of laboratory and related imaging reports. No

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in

ADI 345

ADI 346

, and

ADI 860

.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Obtain a relevant clinical history and physical assessment of a patient.
Differentiate between pathological conditions based on clinical history, physical assessment of the patient, and sonographic findings.
Evaluate the technical quality of sonographic exams.
Apply any modifications to system controls necessary to produce an image of diagnostic quality.
Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing normal and abnormal sonographic patterns on exams.
Compose a relevant clinical history and preliminary exam interpretation for submission or presentation to the interpreting physician.