The student will be able to:
A. recognize commonly obtained scan planes, recognized landmarks.
B. define and apply standards for image acquisition.
C. recognize and correlate anatomical structures.
D. operate sonography equipment with supervision.
E. explain and use key control functions of ultrasound equipment.
F. obtain patient clinical information in a simulated medical setting.
G. present clinical cases using interpretative analysis.
H. perform the duties and tasks according to the description of the DMS Assistant.
I. perform accurately the application and obtainment of vital signs, as well as patient transfers.

A. recognize commonly obtained scan planes, recognized landmarks.
1. sagittal
2. transverse
3. coronal
4. intercostal
B. define and apply standards for image acquisition.
1. contrast quality standards with suboptimal cases from files
2. interpretative skills along with case analysis
C. recognize and correlate anatomical structures.
1. obtain images with targeted anatomical structures as indicated by instructor
2. cite relationship of organs and blood vessels
D. operate sonography equipment with supervision.
1. keyboard information
2. annotate date
3. TGC
4. gain
5. tissue harmonics
6. field of view
7. measurements
8. relationships of body position to monitor display
E. explain and use key control functions of the lab's ultrasound equipment.
F. obtain patient clinical information in a simulated medical setting.
1. from the waiting room to the examination room
2. describe the sonographic procedure to take place
3. ascertain examination relevant information
G. present a clinical case using Interpretative analysis.
1. research information for clinical case presentation
2. include clinical information
3. include lab data
4. include sonographic findings
5. correlate with pathology findings
H. perform the duties and tasks according to the description of the DMS Assistant.
I. differentiate patient preparation for:
1. abdominal examinations
2. gynecology examinations
3. obstetrical examinations
4. superficial examinations
5. vascular examinations
6. invasive procedures
7. cite protocols for the above examinations and procedures
J. perform vital signs and additional required tasks
1. blood pressure
2. pulse
3. respiration
4. perform safely patient transfer, including wheelchair, gurney, lifts, locks, etc.

A. Lab exercises and demonstrations in the DMS lab.
1. Each lab exercise may be individual or group activities and covers assigned reading, lecture topics, and clinical experiences.
2. Each lab exercise will incorporate simulation training, individual tasks, interactivity with interactive case analysis and CD/DVD media.

A. Demonstration of mastery of material and technical skills through oral, practical laboratory exercises, clinical experience, written forms.

A. Lecture presentations
B. Cooperative learning exercises
C. Demonstration
D. Internship/preceptorship
E. Clinical lab

Curry, R., and B. Tempkin. Ultrasonography: An Introduction to Normal Structures and Functional Anatomy. 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, 2016.
Curry, R., and B. Tempkin. Ultrasonography: An Introduction to Normal Structures and Functional Anatomy: Workbook. 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: 2016.
 

A. Reading materials from texts and website research on patient pathology - approximately 40 pages per week.
B. Critical analysis of patient examinations and findings.
C. Review of relevant published data as related to sonographic evidence of pathology and/or variants.
D. Report writing per patient case.