Course Schedules

In this section the student will learn basic ultrasound function, ultrasound descriptive words, transducer types and selection, machine functions, basic Doppler principles, A mode and M mode imaging, the use of ultrasound coupling gel and disinfection techniques. 

In this section the student will learn basic ultrasound physics principles, ultrasound wave characteristics, ultrasound artifacts and how they assist with diagnosis of abnormalities and ultrasound bioeffects. 

In this section the student will learn probe orientation, image orientation, patient positioning, image orientation with reference to sectional anatomy, helpful probe movements, patient confidentiality requirements, annotation and scanning pitfalls. 

In this section the student will learn to recognize the normal anatomy and sonographic appearance of the organs in the abdominal cavity, the pelvic cavity and the vascular system.

In this section the student will learn to identify the body cavities and borders with the use of ultrasound. Identification of the location of intraperitoneal fluid collections, fluid collection within the pleural space and subdiaphragmatic fluid collections.

In this section the student will learn the FAST exam protocol, when the FAST exam is warranted and evaluation of the abdominopelvic and chest cavities for abnormal fluid collections and/or organ injury/rupture.

In this section the student will learn how to interrogate the great vessels, how to identify abnormalities of the great vessels, knowledge of the deep vein protocol and an introduction to identifying deep vein thrombosis.

 In this section the student will learn the indications for the use of the RUSH exam, the areas of focus for different types of shock and the RUSH exam protocol and image technique required to obtain diagnostic images. 

In this section the student will learn the anatomy of the heart and sonographic appearance, how to visually evaluate cardiac function to identify abnormalities, the cardiac exam protocol, evaluation of the pericardial space for tamponade and how to recognize indications of PE (pulmonary embolism). 

In this section the student will learn the anatomy of the lung, assessment of normal lung motion (lung sliding), and how to evaluate for abnormalities such as edema, pneumonia and pneumothorax. 

In this section the student will learn the FSA protocol and how to determine the next step in patient care depending on the findings. 

In this section the student will learn the normal appearance of a gravid uterus and the use of M mode to confirm a fetal heart rate. 

In this section the student will learn the normal and abnormal appearance of the kidneys & gallbladder as well as identification of abnormalities such as stones or excess fluid.