Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/03
DMI238 20034-20085	L+L	4 Credit(s)	6 Period(s)
Ultrasound Imaging: Abdominal Procedures
Ultrasound evaluation of upper abdominal organs. Normal and pathologic ultrasound appearances of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, biliary tree, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, major vascular structures, and lymph nodes. Prerequisites: (HCC145 or equivalent), and (MAT122 or equivalent).

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
DMI238   20034-20085	Ultrasound Imaging: Abdominal Procedures

1.	Describe the anatomy of the upper abdomen. (I-VIII)
2.	Describe and identify the normal sonographic appearances of the organs of the upper abdomen. (I-VIII)
3.	Describe and identify different conditions involving the organs of the upper abdomen. (I-VIII)
4.	Describe patient preparation and demonstrate patient positioning for various sonographic procedures of the upper abdomen. (I-VIII)
5.	Describe scan protocol for sonographic procedures of the upper abdomen.(I-VIII)
6.	Perform standard diagnostic sonographic procedures of the upper abdomen. (I-VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
DMI238   20034-20085	Ultrasound Imaging: Abdominal Procedures

I. Liver A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology 1. Diffuse Parenchymal Changes a. Cystic b. Solid c. Complex D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol II. Gallbladder and Biliary Tree A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology 1. Gallbladder Pathology 2. Biliary Tree Pathology D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol III. Pancreas A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology 1. Infiltrating Changes 2. Neoplastic Changes 3. Congenital Anomalies D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol IV. Kidney A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology 1. Diffuse and Generalized Changes 2. Focal Abnormalities 3. Perinephric Pathology 4. Congenital Anomalies D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol V. Adrenal A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology 1. Cystic Focal Lesions 2. Neoplasms 3. Other Focal Lesions 4. Hyperplasia D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol VI. Spleen A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology 1. Splenomegaly 2. Infacts 3. Cystic Lesions 4. Neoplasms 5. Other Focal Lesions 6. Congenital Anomalies D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol VII. Lymph Nodes A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology 1. Inflammatory 2. Neoplastic D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol VIII. Vascular Structures A. Anatomical Overview B. Normal and Anatomical Variants of Sonographic Appearances C. Pathology D. Scan Techniques 1. Preparation 2. Patient Position 3. Scan Protocol

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