SONO 101 - Orientation to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

(TP/SS only)

An orientation to the field of diagnostic medical sonography followed by techniques for assisting and monitoring patients. Professional ethics, legal issues, and patient care procedures pertinent to sonography will be covered. Chart reading and recordkeeping relative to ultrasound will be presented. PREREQUISITE(S): Admission to the diagnostic medical sonography program or consent of program coordinator; CPR Certification-Class C. Assessment Level(s): MATH 117 or higher, READ 120 . Laboratory experience required on and off campus. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly MS 101.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Define critical thinking and describe its role in patient assessment and the creation of a medical plan
Utilize oral and written communication
List the practical methods used in the prevention of spreading infection
Demonstrate the correct methods of patient handling and transfer
Demonstrate the correct methods of obtaining vital signs and discuss the normal rates for a child and the adult male and female
Describe the methods for handling patients in acute and emergency situations
Describe the methods by which patients are prepared and cared for during various ultrasound procedures
Maintain infection control and utilize standard precautions
Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient
Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care
Demonstrate vital signs and oxygen administration
Demonstrate ultrasound equipment care and use
Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases
Provide basic patient care and comfort
Employ professional judgment and discretion
Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and the medical records, which may impact the diagnostic examination
Discuss pertinent legal principles

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