General Ultrasound Program

GEN 101 ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with General Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Organs. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Abdominal Ultrasound examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

General Ultrasound Physics, Principals and Instrumentation
Abdominal Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Anatomical Scanning Planes and Position
Sonographic Abdominal Organ Appearances (normal and abnormal)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Organs
Liver
Kidneys
Pancreas
Spleen
Aorta and IVC
Gallbladder
Biliary and Portal System
Image Optimization
Abdominal Vasculature
Proper Organ Measurement and Documentation
Abdominal Organ Pathologies
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of the abdominal anatomy and physiology.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal abdominal sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Abdominal examination upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging and Color Flow Mapping.

(Scanning finals will be interpreted by a Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist)

GEN 102 PELVIC ULTRASOUND

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with General Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the male and female Pelvic Organs. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Pelvic Ultrasound examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

General Ultrasound Physics, Principals and Instrumentation
Pelvic Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques (male and female)
Anatomical Scanning Planes and Position
Sonographic Pelvic Organ Appearances (normal and abnormal)
Anatomy and Physiology of the male and female Pelvic Organs
Sonographic Organ appearance (normal vs. abnormal)
Urinary Bladder
Uterus
Ovaries
Cervix
Prostate
Post Volume Residual (PVR's)
Image Optimization
Pelvic Vasculature
Proper Organ Measurement and Documentation
Pelvic Organ Pathologies
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of the male and female pelvic anatomy and physiology.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal male and female pelvic sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Pelvic examination upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging and Color Flow Mapping.

(Scanning finals will be interpreted by a Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist)

SMP 101 THYROID IMAGING

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with General Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Thyroid Gland. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Thyroid Ultrasound examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

General Ultrasound Physics, Principals and Instrumentation
Thyroid Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Anatomical Scanning Planes and Position
Sonographic Thyroid Gland Appearances (normal and abnormal)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
Image Optimization
Thyroid Gland Vasculature
Thyroid Gland Pathologies
Proper Thyroid Gland Measurement and Documentation
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of the thyroid gland anatomy and physiology.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal abdominal sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Thyroid Ultrasound examination upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging and Color Flow Mapping.

(Scanning finals will be interpreted by a Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist)

SMP 102 TESTICULAR IMAGING

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with General Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Testicles. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Testicular Ultrasound examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

General Ultrasound Physics, Principals and Instrumentation
Testicular Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Anatomical Scanning Planes and Position
Sonographic Testicular Appearances (normal and abnormal)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Testicles
Image Optimization
Testicular Vasculature
Proper Testicular Measurement and Documentation
Testicular Pathologies
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of the testicular anatomy and physiology.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal abdominal sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Testicular Ultrasound examination upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging and Color Flow Mapping.

(Scanning finals will be interpreted by a Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist)

SMP 103 BREAST IMAGING

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with General Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Breast. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Breast Ultrasound examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

General Ultrasound Physics, Principals and Instrumentation
Breast Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Anatomical Scanning Planes and Position
Sonographic Breast Appearances (normal and abnormal)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Breast
Image Optimization
Breast Vasculature
Breast Pathologies
Proper Image Documentation
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of the breast anatomy and physiology.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal abdominal sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Breast Ultrasound examination upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging and Color Flow Mapping.