AURORA ST. LUKE S MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY COURSE OVERVIEW The cre curriculum defines several majr mdules f ultrasund educatin. All lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice fr each rgan system. Each mdule f instructin includes the fllwing cmpnents: Terminlgy Grss and sectinal anatmy Physilgy and pathphysilgy Clinical medicine Sngraphic pathlgy Sngraphic technique Students will frmally present ne case study during each semester relative t the material being presented. Clinical Educatin The clinical cmpnent f ur prgram allws students t rtate thrugh all aspects f sngraphy specific t their chsen learning track. Students prgress in cmpetence and ability n an individual basis and within the guidelines set frth by prgram faculty. A predetermined number f cmpetencies specific t each learning cncentratin must be achieved during the duratin f the prgram. GENERAL / VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY OPTION COURSE OUTLINE Semester I Intrductin t Sngraphy Abdminal Sngraphy I OB/Gyn Sngraphy I Vascular Sngraphy I Clinical Educatin I Semester II Abdminal Sngraphy II OB/GYN Sngraphy II Vascular Sngraphy II Sngraphy Principles & Instrumentatin Clinical Educatin II Semester III OB/GYN Sngraphy III Specialized Sngraphy Clinical Educatin III Semester IV Intrductin t Pediatric Sngraphy Seminar in OB/GYN Vascular III Intrductin t Breast Imaging Clinical Educatin IV Semester V Intrductin t MSK Seminar in Prfessinal Develpment Seminar in Management & Educatin Clinical Educatin V In additin, specialty rtatins have been designed in rder t braden the scpe f the student s clinical experiences.
GENERAL / VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY OPTION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS INTRODUCTION TO SONOGRAPHY The fcus f this curse includes cntent that emphasizes persnal adaptatin skills, nursing skills and staff develpment issues. An intrductin t basic sngraphic terminlgy, techniques, ultrasund physics, and scanning techniques frm the framewrk fr future study. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice. The student handbk plicies and prcedures are emphasized. ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY I sngraphic anatmy f the upper abdmen t include bld vessels, liver and the biliary tree. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice fr each rgan system. ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY II sngraphic anatmy f the upper abdmen t include the pancreas, kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands and retrperitneum. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. The use and imprtance f clr and spectral Dppler will be emphasized. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice fr each rgan system. CLINICAL EDUCATION I - V Students are scheduled fr clinical practicum at participating clinical educatin centers. Students prgress in cmpetence and ability n an individual basis and within the guidelines set frth by prgram faculty. Students are rutinely evaluated n prfessinal grwth, persnal interactins, and technical ability. A predetermined number f cmpetencies specific t each learning cncentratin must be achieved during the duratin f the prgram. Clinical experience rtatins include abdminal imaging, OB/GYN, transthracic cardiac imaging and vascular technlgy. Sngraphic technique is als practiced during rutinely scheduled scan lab sessins, which are cnducted by the prgram faculty. Clinical Educatin I IV3 credits Clinical Educatin V 4 credits INTRODUCTION TO BREAST IMAGING sngraphic anatmy f the breast. Pathlgic findings encuntered during these exams will be crrelated with pssible causative etilgies. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin as well as practical clinical
INTRODUCTION TO MSK IMAGING This curse fcuses n the intrductin f nrmal grss, crss-sectinal, relatinal and sngraphic anatmy f the musculskeletal system. Pathlgic findings encuntered during these exams will be crrelated with pssible causative etilgies. Physilgy and pathlgy are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice. INTRODUCTION TO PEDIATRIC SONOGRAPHY sngraphic anatmy f each rgan system f the abdmen, pelvis and ther structures typically seen in the pediatric and adlescent patient. Nrmal anatmy and disease prcesses within the gastrintestinal system f the pediatric and adult patient will als be discussed. Students will becme familiar with the clinical symptms, lab values and specific ultrasund prtcls fr nrmal and abnrmal cases. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with practical clinical OB/GYN SONOGRAPHY I sngraphic anatmy f the nn-gravid female pelvis and the first trimester gravid uterus and develping fetus. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice as well as practical clinical OB/GYN SONOGRAPHY II This curse fcuses n the 2 nd and 3 rd trimester gravid uterus and develping fetus and placenta. Nrmal grss, crsssectinal, relatinal and sngraphic anatmy will be discussed. Gestatinal dating methds and measurements will be presented. The sngraphic presentatins f fetal abnrmalities fund in the 2nd and 3rd trimester are cnsidered. Students will fcus n the mre cmmn anmalies f the central nervus system, gastrintestinal system, musculskeletal system, geniturinary system, thracic cavity, and cardivascular system. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with practical clinical OB/GYN SONOGRAPHY III This curse fcuses n fetal and maternal factrs related t high risk pregnancy. The etilgy f nn-immune and immune hydrps will be cntrasted. Embrylgy, prtcl and risks assciated with multiple gestatin pregnancies are cnsidered. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with practical clinical SEMINAR IN OB/GYN
This curse fcuses n cngenital anmalies and syndrmes. The genetic transmissin f anmalies will be discussed. The prevalence, prgnsis and sngraphic appearance f the mst cmmn chrmsmal anmalies will be cnsidered. The rle f sngraphy in interventinal prcedures will be discussed. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Senir Prject: The main bjective is fr the student t apply the academic and clinical knwledge used in this prgram t develp a senir prject. This curse is designed t shwcase the students ever evlving knwledge in sngraphy. The senir prject cnsists f tw parts; an in-depth written paper and ral presentatin t yur peers. Preparatin fr the sngraphy bards and prfessinalism review: The main bjective is t prvide the student with the pprtunity t imprve test-taking skills in preparatin fr the examinatin f the American Registry fr Diagnstic Medical Sngraphy. Jb-hunting, interview skills and resume writing will prvide the student with skills needed when seeking emplyment. An verview f prfessinal behavir and standards will be reviewed at this time SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT & EDUCATION This curse will discuss theries and techniques f research, management, educatin and applicatins and sales sngraphy. Students will learn pssible career paths available and understand what that career path jb descriptin wuld entail. Students will chse between management, educatin, research and applicatins fr their final prject and develp a prpsal/slutin fr that career pathway. Students will participate in weekly nline discussins regarding the pathways. SPECIALIZED SONOGRAPHY sngraphic anatmy f superficial structures, t include the male pelvis (bladder, prstate and scrtum), the thyrid and parathyrid glands. Pathlgic findings encuntered during these exams will be crrelated with pssible causative etilgies. Physilgy, pathlgy and related labratry values are emphasized and crrelated with sngraphic findings. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin as well as practical clinical SONOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES & INSTRUMENTATION Curse Descriptin: This curse fcuses n mathematical principals, the characteristics f sund and the mechanism f sngraphic image prductin and display. Ptential bilgical effects and safety are discussed tgether with the practical applicatin f physical cncepts.
VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY I This curse fcuses n the physical principles relating t the vascular system, nrmal grss, relatinal, crsssectinal and sngraphic anatmy f the cartid. Mechanisms f disease, unique t the vascular system, as well as the relatinship between cardivascular disease and the health f ther rgan systems will be discussed. Crrelatin f labratry findings and etilgies f disease will be cvered. Dppler principles and vascular hemdynamics are presented. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin as well as practical clinical transplants, and penile Dppler. Mechanisms f disease, unique t the vascular system, as well as the relatinship between cardivascular disease and the health f ther rgan systems will be discussed. Crrelatin f labratry findings and etilgies f disease will be cvered. Advanced scanning techniques will be discussed. A shrt crrelatin f statistical data and vascular testing will be cvered. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice fr each system. VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY II relatinal, crss-sectinal and sngraphic anatmy f the vascular system t include intracranial vessels, lwer and upper extremity venus and arterial systems. Mechanisms f disease, unique t the vascular system, as well as the relatinship between cardivascular disease and the health f ther rgan systems will be discussed. Crrelatin f labratry findings and etilgies f disease will be cvered. Dppler principles and vascular hemdynamics are presented. Varius vascular scanning techniques will be discussed. Lectures are crrelated with scan lab demnstratin and practice fr each system. VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY III This curse fcuses n the nrmal and abnrmal grss, relatinal, crsssectinal and sngraphic anatmy f the vascular system t include the abdminal vasculature, rgan