SON3000 — Foundations of Sonography
This course is designed to provide prospective students with an overview of the sonography profession,academic necessities, clinical requirements and professional demands of a practicing clinical sonographer. The course will include topics such as related medical terminology, professional environment and ethics, the history of ultrasound in medicine, sonographic specialties and an analysis of the role of the sonographer in patient care. Upon completion, the learner will be prepared to describe the role of a sonographer in the clinical setting and the various applications of diagnostic ultrasound in medicine.