Course Description

DS 104L SONOGRAPHY LAB I   1.0 Credit(s)
This laboratory course introduces foundational sonographic scanning skills and reinforces concepts presented in DS104. Through supervised scanning, simulation, peer practice, and structured laboratory activities, students develop skills in patient positioning and communication, ergonomics, transducer manipulation, scanning planes and orientation, equipment operation, image optimization, measurements, and image documentation. Students develop systematic approaches to abdominal sonography and identification of normal anatomy while integrating appropriate patient care and safety practices. Emphasis is placed on examination technique, image quality, scanning proficiency, and the development of foundational skills for clinical application. Structured laboratory proficiency assessments support progression to the clinical environment. Corequisite: DS 104. Prerequisite: Take DS-104
Offered: Fall Semester All Years