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Define and describe specific terms and physical properties related to
diagnostic ultrasound. (I)
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Describe the function and operation of various components of an
ultrasound imaging unit. (II)
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Describe the testing and calibration of different ultrasound imaging
systems. (III)
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Compare and contrast forms of acoustic output measurement. (IV)
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Explain the potential biological effects of ultrasound and the
standards for the safe practice of diagnostic ultrasound. (V)
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Given sonographic images, describe and identify the normal,
sonographic anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis, fetus, brain, thyroid,
breast, and testes. (VI)
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Given sonographic images, describe and identify various forms of
pathology involving the abdomen, pelvis, fetus, brain, thyroid,
breast, and testes. (VII)
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Describe patient preparation and positioning for various sonographic
features of the abdomen, pelvis, fetus, and brain. (VIII)
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Describe scan protocol for sonographic procedures for evaluation for
upper abdomen anatomy, pelvic anatomy, gravid uterus, neonate brain,
and superficial organs. (IX)
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Interpret ultrasound cases to include pathology, scan quality, and
anatomy. (X)
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