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DMS 243
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Title: | Sonographic Principles & Inst. |
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Long Title: | Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation |
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Course Description: | Focuses on the essential aspects of sonography principles, physics, and instrumentation needed to prepare for, and to confidently take, the ARDMS Examination. This course is specifically intended for medical imaging professionals.
Prerequisite: Current certification by the ARRT, ARDMS, or equivalent. |
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Min Credit: | 4 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 2/25/10 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Describes the physical principles of ultrasound
2. Describes the construction and operation of ultrasound transducers
3. Describes the operation of pulse-echo instruments
4. Describes principles of Doppler instrumentation and hemodynamics
5. Identifies quality control and assurance procedures
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Patient care, Safety, and Communication
II. Physics Principles
III. Ultrasound Transducers
IV. Pulse-echo Instrumentation
V. Doppler Instrumentation and Hemodynamics
VI. Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Equipment
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