Description:

Presents the anatomy and pathophysiology of small human body parts. Intraoperative scanning focuses on surgical procedures. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• to define appropriate measures to set up and maintain a sterile field when working in the operating room or in other sterile procedures.
• articulate and recognize the normal anatomy of the small parts organs cover in the course outline.
• define the pathologic conditions associated with small parts songraphy.
• identify necessary exam technique and protocol to evaluate for abnormality in small parts sonography.
• assess their own postural alignment while scanning, and make necessary corrections to obtain ergonomically correct positioning.
• write an academically appropriate paper on the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and scanning technique of any small parts ultrsound examination covered in the course material.