ECG Analysis and Interpretation
Introductory course on ECG analysis and interpretation. Course content based upon Pearson Textbook
Introductory course on ECG analysis and interpretation. Course content based upon Pearson Textbook
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In this lab you will use hands-on training to learn echocardiographic and peripheral vascular sonography scanning techniques. Scanning techniques include transducer use, patient positioning, image orientation and instrumentation, optimization to image the heart and lower extremity venous structures. Emphasis will also be placed on the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries (MSI).
This hands-on sonographic scanning lab builds upon the knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy. Students will begin to develop their psychomotor skills and scanning techniques that are required for producing optimal images of the abdominal vasculature, liver, biliary system, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, spleen, and female pelvis. Scanning techniques including appropriate ergonomics, setting-up the patient, transducer selection, transducer placement, care and cleaning of the ultrasound machine and transducers, scanning planes, and image orientation. Protocols will also be introduced.
Prerequisites:
Bachelor's degree that meets ARDMS’s prerequisite 3A
https://www.ardms.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/ARDMS-General-Prerequisites.pdf
Co-Requisites
AOS 100 Cross Sectional Anatomy
DMS 100 Foundations of Sonography and Patient Care
Course Description:
This course, AOS-112 Obstetrics/Gynecology Sonography II, builds upon the foundational knowledge of normal obstetrical sonographic anatomy established in AOS-111. Students will advance their skills by focusing on the detection and assessment of structural abnormalities throughout pregnancy. Beginning with a detailed exploration of first trimester anomalies, the course progresses to encompass a comprehensive study of second and third trimester pregnancies, including fetal growth assessment, high-risk pregnancies, and multiple gestations.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
· Identify and describe the sonographic appearance of major fetal malformations in the 1st trimester
· Asses the cervix in pregnancy
· Recognize, describe, and document the sonographic appearance of obstetrical abnormalities, diseases, pathology, and pathophysiology of the following:
o Amniotic fluid
o Fetal Growth
o Placenta
o Umbilical cord
o Fetal membranes
o Twin gestations
o Cervix
o Viability
o Maternal factors affecting pregnancy
· Describe prenatal screening exams and their utilization in the MFM (Maternal Fetal Medicine) department.
· Demonstrate knowledge of pathology, physiology, pathophysiology, sonographic technique, sonographic appearance, measurements, and abnormalities of the 2nd and 3rd trimester
· Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
o Indications and contraindications
o History and physical examination
o Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures
o Clinical differential diagnosis
o Role of sonography in patient management
Course Description:
This course will acquaint you with sonographic terms, reference planes, and basic anatomy of the female pelvis in both the gravid and non-gravid states. The identification, interpretation, and documentation of the relevant sonographic images needed to provide correct diagnosis are discussed. Gynecological pathology, fetal development, including complications in the 1st trimester, with their respective sonographic appearance will be emphasized.
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
· Identify anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal structures of the female pelvis.
o Pelvic muscles
o Pelvic vasculature
o Peritoneal spaces
o Reproductive organs
o Suspensory ligaments
· Demonstrate knowledge of pathology, physiology, pathophysiology, sonographic technique, measurements, sonographic appearances, and Doppler patterns in gynecologic disease processes.
o Inflammatory processes
o Congenital anomalies
o Benign uterine/adnexal masses
o Malignant uterine/adnexal masses
o Contraceptive devices
o Infertility procedures
o Post-partum
· Identify anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal maternal, embryonic, and fetal anatomic structures during the first, second, and third trimesters.
o First-trimester structures
§ Gestational sac
§ Embryonic pole
§ Yolk sac
§ Early placenta
§ Fetal cardiac activity
§ Uterus
§ Cervix
o Second- and Third-trimester fetal and maternal structures
§ Intracranial anatomy
§ Face
§ Thoracic cavity
§ Heart
§ Position and size
§ Four-chamber view
§ LVOT and RVOT views
§ Three-vessel and three-vessel tracheal views
§ Abdomen and pelvis
§ Abdominal wall
§ Spine
§ Extremities
§ External genitalia
§ Amniotic fluid
§ Placenta
§ Umbilical cord
§ Fetal cardiac activity
§ Maternal cervix
· Demonstrate knowledge of pathology, physiology, pathophysiology, sonographic technique, sonographic appearance, measurements, and Doppler patterns in obstetric abnormalities of the first trimester.
· Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
o Indications and contraindications
o History and physical examination
o Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures
o Clinical differential diagnosis
o Role of sonography in patient management
Prerequisite Courses:
Successful completion of Semester 1
Corequisites
AOS 101 Abdominal Sonography I
AOS 111 Obstetrical/Gynecology Sonography I
AOS 101L Sonography Scanning Lab I
AOS 131 Clinical I
Required Texts:
Hagen-Ansert, S.: Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography, 9th Ed. (2023) Publisher: Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-323-82646-4(available electronically in the Library
The content is designed to provide a knowledge
base necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures along with the
application of fluoroscopy and special procedures. Fluoroscopic examinations include Soft Tissue
Neck, Barium, Swallow, Esophagram, Upper GI Series, Barium Enema, and
Intravenous Pyelography. The student
will also demonstrate competency for the surgical suite and utilization of the
C-ARM device. Skeletal topics include
positioning of the bony thorax.