DSAE-2262 Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician DCS-Clinical III
Janet Barlow
Danna Thomas
Amy Bankowski
Janet Barlow
Danna Thomas
Amy Bankowski
Janet Barlow
Danna Thomas
Amy Bankowski
Janet Barlow
Danna Thomas
Amy Bankowski
Janet Barlow
Danna Thomas
Amy Bankowski
Janet Barlow
Danna Thomas
Amy Bankowski
Credit Summer 2024
Section(s)
DSAE-2262-001 (79993)
CLN RRC HOSP HOSP
CLN W 8:00am - 5:00pm RRC RRC3 3228.02
CLN W 9:00am - 5:00pm RRC
DSAE-2262-002 (79994)
CLN RRC HOSP HOSP
CLN Th 8:00am - 5:00pm RRC RRC3 3228.02
CLN W 9:00am - 5:00pm RRC
Course Requirements
The following evaluations will be performed this semester:
Assignments (10) 25%
Skills Assessments* (2) 25%
Competency Evaluations (7) 50%
*Skills evaluations are conducted as listed on the semester assignment sheet and are performed using video clips, images and measurements to assess the critical thinking skills needed when encountering common cardiac pathologies. The skills evaluations assess the student’s knowledge of normal versus abnormal echocardiographic evidence of pathology, timely identification and measurements used to assess and quantify them.
Course Subjects
This semester focuses on completing the routine Adult Echocardiogram within 60 minutes. Measurements required are in line with guidelines and recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the Intersocietal Commission on the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL). Assessment involves following protocol, achieving accurate measurements and optimal images within the time allotted.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
At the completion of DSAE 2262 the student will be able to
- Interpret patient clinical presentation and sonographic data to formulate a differential diagnosis for select cardiac pathologies.
- Discuss sonographic findings using appropriate sonographic terminology.
- Analyze sonographic images for diagnostic quality and measurement accuracy
- Apply appropriate techniques and equipment functions to improve image quality.
- Perform routine adult cardiac ultrasound exams within required time allotments.
- Identify selected cardiac pathology on assigned simulator cases, on quizzes, and in case studies.
- Identify and employ adjusted imaging protocols as needed to assess commonly encountered cardiac pathologies.
- Identify and describe when notifications and/or emergency protocols are needed.
- Complete a technical report for each scan.
Program Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography Program, the student will
- Demonstrate entry-level competency in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains in the sonography profession.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform diagnostic quality sonographic examinations within their specialty, including 2-D, color and spectral Doppler assessments
- Evaluate the normal, abnormal, and normal variant sonographic appearances within their specialty using 2-D, color Doppler, and spectral Doppler modalities according to standardized protocols and within recognized time frames set by industry and local standards.
- Adjust scan protocols to accurately document, assess and quantify pathologies.
- Employ prudent and safe use of ultrasound by maintaining the ALARA principle (AIUM.org).
- Employ professional judgment and discretion with regards to patient confidentiality, patient care and safety, professional interaction skills, and the reduction of sonographer musculoskeletal injuries.
- Recognize and respond in a timely manner to sonographic findings that require adjustment in imaging, notification and/or emergency protocols.
- Think logically, analytically and critically and employ those skills in clinical decision-making related to sonographic imaging, patient care and patient safety.
- Adhere to the principles stated in the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards in Sonography.
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Published: 06/03/2024 09:14:24