SONO1011 — Foundations of Sonography
SONO 1011 - Foundations of Sonography SONO 1011 - Foundations of Sonography , Lab 3 Provides an introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer in the workplace, and workplace protocols and safety. Emphasis is placed on the history of the profession, medical terminology, age appropriate care, ethical and legal issues, written and verbal communication, and professional issues related to registry, accreditation and professional organizations. The course will include a survey of other imaging modalities encountered in a Radiology department. This course provides an introduction to hands-on training which is designed to develop skills competence through the identification of tissues and organ structures and manipulation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment. This course requires a lab fee. Prerequisites: Approval of the Program Manager for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Abdomen-OB/GYN concentration or Program Manager for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Echocardiography and Vascular Technology concentration Corequisites: None