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Describe equipment and scan protocols used for performance of
ultrasound examinations. (I)
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Describe the anatomy and pathology of the neck, scrotum, testes,
penis, prostate, breast, gastrointestinal tract and abdominal wall.
(II, VII)
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Describe and demonstrate the anatomy and pathology of blood flow in
the heart and vessels using Doppler, gray scale and color ultrasound.
(III, VII)
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Describe the technique of ultrasound in recognizing normal and
abnormal anatomy in neurological and musculoskeletal ultrasound. (IV,
VI, VII)
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Define the role of ultrasound in interventional and intraoperative
procedures, including the use of contrast agents, aseptic technique
and surgical applications. (V, IX)
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Discuss the role of ultrasound in medicine regarding medical- legal,
ethics and patients rights. (VIII)
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Describe and demonstrate the current correct procedures for protecting
patients and health care workers using current Center for Disease
Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (
OSHA) guidelines during sonographic procedures. (IX)
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Describe the current trends in patient information and archiving,
image processing, communication systems, and display as well as future
trends in imaging. (X)
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