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Course: |
DMS 209
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Title: | Breast Sonography |
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Long Title: | Breasst Sonography |
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Course Description: | Introduces the student to the evaluation of the breast with high frequency sound (ultrasound). Students learn about instrumentation and technique, normal anatomy, sonographic features of breast disease, and invasive procedures. This course is specifically intended for medical imaging professionals.
Prerequisite: Current certification by the ARRT, ARDMS, or equivalent. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 2/25/10 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Describes the use of sonography in the evaluation of the breast.
2. Describes and identifies normal anatomy of the breast.
3. Describes the benign and malignant features of breast disease.
4. Describes the use of ultrasound guided invasive procedures.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Breast instrumentation and technique
II. Normal anatomy
III. Benign versus malignant features
IV. Specific lesions – Benign
V. Specific lesions – Malignant
VI. Other procedures
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